PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

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Pacific Lutheran University

School Overview

Pacific Lutheran University has a Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Tacoma, WA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1010 122nd St So
Tacoma, WA 98447
Main Phone: (253) 531-6900
Web Site: www.plu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,167 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 226 male students and 400 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 36.1% of the student body, while females made up 63.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (6)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 80.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 610.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 500 or higher. One fourth of students scored 610 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Business Administration

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

Computer Engineering

English Language And Literature

Health Care

Nursing

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Pacific Lutheran University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Pacific Lutheran University is accredited regionally by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges (NWASC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Pacific Lutheran University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

(for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 27,212
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 22,502
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 27,212

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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