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Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington · Private · 2,401 undergrads

Pacific Lutheran University admits 78% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Pacific Lutheran University?

78% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1040–1260 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

4,992 applied, 3,895 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Pacific Lutheran University cost?

$20,652 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $64,176.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$13,627
$30,000–$48,000$13,026
$48,000–$75,000$16,022
$75,000–$110,000$18,495
over $110,000$21,998

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Pacific Lutheran University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Pacific Lutheran University's fall 2027 rule yet. Pacific Lutheran University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Pacific Lutheran University's site

What it's like

2,401
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Tacoma, WA.
82%
of first-years come back for year two.
51%
finish in four years. 71% within six.
$71.1k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Pacific Lutheran University is on

Most selective in WashingtonColleges for a 1150 SATColleges for a 25 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Pacific Lutheran University's acceptance rate?
78% for fall 2024: 3,895 of 4,992 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Pacific Lutheran University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1040 to 1260 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,022 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $64,176.
What is Pacific Lutheran University's graduation rate?
71% of students finish within six years and 51% within four (IPEDS).