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Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington, United States
University

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Acceptance Rate
78%
Completion Rate
70%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
Pacific Lutheran University
Location
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Undergraduate students
2401
International Students
5%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
12:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Social Life
Suburban
Climate
Cool maritime
Safety
6.5
City Characteristics
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$54,080/yr
2026-27, across 37 courses with a confirmed fee
IELTS (overall)
6.5
most common published minimum

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Courses at Pacific Lutheran University

38 courses, A–Z.