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Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA · Private Nonprofit · 2,401 students

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$67k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
78%Acceptance Rate
69%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)68.6%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)41.4%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate81.9%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students29.6%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1168
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
25
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Health Sciences22.2%
Business & Marketing9.8%
Social Sciences7.7%
Biological Sciences7.2%
Education5.9%
Communications4.5%
Psychology4.0%
Computer Science3.9%
History2.4%
Mathematics2.4%

Faculty & Resources

$9k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$12k
Instructional Spend per Student
$132M
Total Endowment

Pacific Lutheran University — Academics

Pacific Lutheran University has a graduation rate of 68.6%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 81.9%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1168, and the ACT midpoint is 25. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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