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Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA·Private·~78% acceptance

Located in Tacoma, WA, Pacific Lutheran University is a private university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 78% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $19,589 per year. About 70% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $66,990 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$19,589/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $62,459
Aid cuts ~$42,870/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.4–3.9
SAT (middle 50%)1040–1260
ACT (middle 50%)22–28
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
70%
graduation rate
82%
freshman retention
$52,212
median earnings, 6yr
$66,990
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Pacific Lutheran University's acceptance rate?
Pacific Lutheran University admits about 78% of applicants.
How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost?
At Pacific Lutheran University, the average net price after aid is about $19,589 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $62,459 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Pacific Lutheran University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1040–1260 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.
What are Pacific Lutheran University's application deadlines?
Pacific Lutheran University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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