Pacific Lutheran University
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About Pacific Lutheran University
According to Wikipedia, Pacific Lutheran University is a private Lutheran university in Parkland, Washington. It was founded by Norwegian Lutheran immigrants in 1890. PLU is sponsored by the 580 congregations of Region I of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. PLU has approximately 2,700 students enrolled. As of 2023, the school employs approximately 238 full-time professors on the woodland campus.
Pacific Lutheran University's Online Degrees
Pacific Lutheran University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,334 | 89% | 72% | 1338 | 28 |
How Much Does Pacific Lutheran University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $50,928 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $17,751 |
| 30K - 48K | $17,563 |
| 48K - 75K | $19,030 |
| 75K - 110K | $26,941 |
| 110K+ | $28,964 |
How Much Do Pacific Lutheran University Graduates Make?
If you graduate from Pacific Lutheran University, then you can expect to earn an average of $53,500 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Pacific Lutheran University's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 3,116 | 2,530 | 586 |
Where is Pacific Lutheran University?
Pacific Lutheran University is located at 12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma WA 98447-0003
How Safe is Pacific Lutheran University?
Tacoma has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
What Is Pacific Lutheran University Known For?
Pacific Lutheran University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Anthropology
- Literature
- Religious Studies
- History
- Biology
- Economics
- Business
- Communications
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Education
- Nursing
- Computer Science
- Political Science
- Medical
- Social Work
- Philosophy
- Sociology
Pacific Lutheran University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Pacific Lutheran University's Most Influential Alumni?
Pacific Lutheran University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Anthropology, and Literature. Here are some of Pacific Lutheran University's most famous alumni:
- Rod Rosenbladt
- An American theologian.
- Jim Laidler
- An American anesthesiologist and alternative medicine opponent.
- Karla Satchell
- An American microbiologist.
- Tara Hudiburg
- A Forest Scientist.
- Ken Flajole
- An American football coach.
- Christopher Howell
- An American poet, editor, and educator.
- Robert Ericksen
- A Historian.
- Cindy McTee
- An American composer.
- Kendall Durelle Briggs
- An American composer of classical music and music theorist.
- Karen Weekly
- A Softball coach.
- Teresa Miller
- An American politician.
