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$52,254
per year
In-State Tuition
89%
Acceptance Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
Pacific Lutheran University is a private university in Tacoma, WA.
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5 exams
15 credits
$26,127 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$41,803 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$73,156 saved
36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $245,594potential savings
Business & Finance
Major: Accounting & Finance
Technology & Computer Science
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Aviation & Transportation
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
10
Sports
7
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Golf
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Rowing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,609
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$66,990
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,578
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Pacific Lutheran University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,742 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $26,127
8 exams
24 credits
Save $41,803
14 exams
42 credits
Save $73,156
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$26,127 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$41,803 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$73,156 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Pierce County
Control
Private
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