Pacific Lutheran University: Review & Facts

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Pacific Lutheran University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,635 students enrolled. This college was established in 1890 and is one of the 10 colleges and schools located in Tacoma, Washington.

Pacific Lutheran University is affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Academic Offerings

Pacific Lutheran University will give you the option to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
54
Pacific Lutheran University follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Pacific Lutheran University student retention rate is fair at 78% (above Washington average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Pacific Lutheran University is good: 72%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pacific Lutheran University is good -- 11:1. Learn more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - about $49,500 a year. The additional fees at Pacific Lutheran University beyond tuition are approximately $800; which comes to a total of $50,300 a year.

Read the details about Pacific Lutheran University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
According to government data, 3,334 applications were submitted and 2,964 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Pacific Lutheran University will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Pacific Lutheran University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,100
Medium
Pacific Lutheran University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pacific Lutheran University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Pacific Lutheran University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, around $5,100 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Pacific Lutheran University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Pacific Lutheran University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pacific Lutheran University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Ave South
Tacoma, Washington
98447-0003, USA
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