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Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Suburban campus
Financial aid available
78%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
2,401
Students
Verified May 2026
12:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
70%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About PLU

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Location

Tacoma, WA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
78.0%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$52,254/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
2,401
Campus Setting
Suburban
Student/faculty ratio
12:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1168
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
540 - 660
SAT Math (25th-75th)
500 - 600
ACT (midpoint)
25
ACT (25th-75th)
22 - 28

Outcomes

Freshman retention
82%
Graduation rate (6yr)
70%
Median earnings (10yr)
$66,990

Profile

Classification
Masters College or University
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Endowment
$132M
Avg net price (after aid)
$19,589/yr

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