Tacoma, WA
Pacific Lutheran University, in Tacoma, WA, is a private small school, enrolling around 2,401 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 78% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $128,703/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Pacific Lutheran University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Pacific Lutheran University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Pacific Lutheran University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pacific Lutheran University's acceptance rate?
Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Pacific Lutheran University?
Admitted students at Pacific Lutheran University typically score between 1040–1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Pacific Lutheran University?
Admitted students at Pacific Lutheran University typically score between 22–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost?
Pacific Lutheran University's total cost of attendance is reported at $62,459 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Pacific Lutheran University?
Pacific Lutheran University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Pacific Lutheran University require students to live on campus?
No -- Pacific Lutheran University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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