Pacific Lutheran University, WA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Main Campus
Pacific Lutheran University Rankings
Affordability47
Selectivity44
Retention59
Graduation48
Earnings38
Diversity67
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Pacific Lutheran University
91%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
9%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education6%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences6%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Pacific Lutheran University
80%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
590
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Pacific Lutheran University
$42K
In-State Tuition
$42K
Out-of-State Tuition
$53K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $33K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Pacific Lutheran University
57%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
75%
Repayment Rate
$239
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 25% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 70% | 47% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 75% | 52% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 82% | 56% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Pacific Lutheran University
83%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 65% | 36% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 69% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 69% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 54% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 38% | 38% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17% | 37% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 83% | 54% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 51% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Pacific Lutheran University
94%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $43K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $49K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Pacific Lutheran University
2,739
Undergraduates
79%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
371
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 59% | 55% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 7% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 39% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 26% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Pacific Lutheran University, WA
Clover Park Technical College
3 miles, NW
BJ's Beauty & Barber College
5 miles, NW
Summit Salon Academy
6 miles, N
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
6 miles, W