Tacoma, WA
12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98447
http://www.plu.edu
Pacific Lutheran University is a private, Christian university in Tacoma, WA. It is a relatively well-rated institution, currently ranked two hundred and twenty-second in the United States, with accessible admissions, accepting 80% of applicants. It is a small sized university with 2,787 full-time students enrolled. 14% of graduates get a Bachelor's degree in Business. Other regularly in-demand majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology, and Communications, but there are 35 unique options to choose from. It has a high quality physical therapy program, ranking first in Washington. In addition, it places 1st in WA according to our best Christian colleges list. Tuition costs $45,427 annually without any aid. Before you decide not to apply because of the price, keep in mind that just about the whole student body, the vast majority of undergrads receives grant or scholarship funding. 66% of Pacific Lutheran University undergraduates complete their education with a diploma in hand, green and anticipating to land a high paying job. Two years after college, alumni make an average income of $36,200. After an additional four years in the job market, the alumni's average annual earnings climbs 36.5% to $49,400, which is 23.2% on top of the national median salary. Many of you may like to be conscious of the fact that its students generally scored between 21 and 29 on the English section of the ACT and it is considered but not required that you share your high school rank when sending in your application. Also, it does not offer a remote program, and it offers a teacher certification program. Concerning costs, be aware that it offers a program that guarantees your tuition will not increase throughout your enrollment. In terms of demographics, 72% of the student body are from Washington and 2% of professors are foreign. With regard to life on campus, on average, undergraduates spend $5,695 on meal plans per year. In closing, the average student graduates with debt of $7,610 per year and 1/4 of graduates make a starting salary of $53,600 or higher.
8.00
Party Scene
7.72
Location
8.97
Dorms
9.53
Campus Food
8.49
Student Life
8.97
Safety
SAT Score
1070-1270
ACT Score
20-28
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
67%
Yes
12:1
Business
Nursing
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Biology
Communications
Psychology
Elementary Education
Sociology