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$52,254
per year
In-State Tuition
89%
Acceptance Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
Pacific Lutheran University is an educational institution in Tacoma, WA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Accounting & Finance
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Arts & Communications
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
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Every PLU first-year applicant is considered for a $10,000-$33,000 a year Academic Scholarship; leaders with a 3.8 weighted GPA can earn a $5,000 Presidential Scholarship.
PLU Academic Scholarship
Automatic$10,000–$33,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable for three more years of undergraduate study
Automatic with the admission application; the amount appears in your admission letter.
All first-year applicants are considered. Amount is based mainly on high school GPA; PLU does not publish GPA cutoffs for each amount. Full-time enrollment required.
Presidential Scholarship
Competitive$5,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable for three more years of undergraduate study
Apply for admission by the December 1 Early Action II deadline; Automatic Admission or Niche Direct Admission applicants also submit a leadership and service supplement. Selected students are notified by early February.
For applicants with significant leadership and service and a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.8. Stacks with the PLU Academic Scholarship.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
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
Verified on Aug 2026
| 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
Programs Listed
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