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Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

LocationTacoma, WA · Large suburb
TypePrivate
Undergraduates2,401
Acceptance rate78%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)1253–1423 · 4% submit
SAT estimated for all students1200–1370
ACT (middle 50%)27–30
Testing policyOptional
Graduation rate71%
First-year retention78%
Student–faculty ratio11:1
Cost of attendance$62,459
Application fee$0

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Parks, recreation & fitness, Social sciences, Biology.

Pacific Lutheran University campus map

Campus map of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, showing Mortvedt Library, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops
Map of Pacific Lutheran University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Mortvedt Library.

Around campus

  • Places to eat: Little Caesars, Lucky's Drive-In
  • Coffee: Starbucks, Wolfe Club, Marvel Bay Cafe
  • Nightlife: All Seasons Sports Bar
  • Groceries: Asian Islander Filipino Market, Marvel Food & Deli, Saars
  • Parks: Gonyea Playfield

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