Cappex.com - College search made simple.

Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA

3.887, Four Average Rating

Interested in this school?

Please type at least the first 4 letters of the school name.

Scholarships from Cappex

Overview of Pacific Lutheran University
Colleges » By State » Washington » Pacific Lutheran University

Mission Statement

Long committed to an education distinguished for quality, in the context of a heritage that is Lutheran and an environment that is ecumenically Christian, PLU continues to embrace its primary mission: the development of knowledgeable persons equipped with an understanding of the human condition, a critical awareness of humane and spiritual values, and a capacity for clear and effective self-expression.
For all who choose to seek a PLU degree, the university offers opportunity to pursue a variety of programs of academic worth and excellence. Its standards of performance demand a finely trained faculty as well as highly skilled administrative and suport staff. In its institutional emphasis on scholarship, the University views the liberal arts as providing the necessary and essential foundation for the technical training and education in the professions which modern society requires.
The university aims to cultivate the intellect, not for its own sake merely, Read more… but as a tool of conscience and an instrument for service. The diversity and variety of cultural programs and personal services offered by the university are intended to facilitate this positive development of the student as a whole person in order that our students might function as members of society.
In other words, PLU affirms that realization of one's highest potential as well a fulfillment of life's purpose arise in the joy of service to others. To aid its students in sharing this understanding, the university seeks to be a community in which there is a continuing and fruitful interaction between what is best in education and what is noblest in Christian edification.
This deliberate and simultaneous attention to the religious dimension of the total human experience and to the standards of scholarly objectivity, coupled with clear recognition of the integrative impulse in each, is the essence of PLU.

Quick Facts

3,543 students

77% admitted

$30,950 tuition/year

  • 3,265 full time
  • 278 part time
  • 1,199 men full time
  • 2,066 women full time
  • 3,289 applied
  • 2,520 admitted
  • 731 enrolled
  • $30,950 out of state
  • N/A fees
  • $9,250 room & board
  • $972 books

See Your Fit

See Your Chances

Get Your Estimate

Helpful Links

Learn More

At a Glance

Religious affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church
Institution Type: Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting: Large suburb
Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Four-one-four plan
3,543 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Angela from Tacoma, WA
  • 0
    •

  • “This school claims to take personal interest in the success of their students. However, once enrolled in classes and attending the school, the staff quickly became uninterested and unsupportive. After…”

  • Mar-14-2012 » Read More
  • Tommy from Spanaway, WA
  • 0
    •

  • “Great community of staff and students. A lot of diversity and activities for students to expand their friendships. Awesome Professors with are dedicated to students' learning.…”

  • May-10-2012 » Read More
  • Amanda from Tacoma, WA
  • 0
    •

  • “Pacific Lutheran University is a great school to attend. So far, I had a lot of help from fellow students and teachers. The classes are really interesting and helps me…”

  • Mar-26-2012 » Read More
  • Adolpho from University Place, WA
  • 0
    •

  • “This University is established with some of the most amazing Professors. The education and student life here active and constant. This school seems expensive but is very much worth it.…”

  • Mar-30-2012 » Read More
Pacific Lutheran University
  • Located in Tacoma, WA
  • Private not-for-profit
  • 3,543 students enrolled
  • 77% admitted
  • $30,950 annual cost to attend
Similar Colleges
view more...

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Micheal from Auburn, WA
  • Dec-25-2011 I am a current student here

    When I heard that my fellow high school class mates had 700 student class sizes, I immediately began to appreciate the class sizes here at PLU. Because I am a bit of a shy person, in those large numbers I would have been swallowed up in the classroom. But here at PLU the instructors care about your success and actually push you to do better and offer help.

    » Read More
  • 5
  • Sara from Tacoma, WA
  • Nov-21-2011 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Everyone has been very friendly to me so far, and I like the small homey environment yet the fairly large campus. I think that people from all different backgrounds or cultures will be perfectly comfy here and enjoy every moment of it.

    » Read More
  • 3
  • Kid from WA
  • Jun-18-2011 I am a current student here

    The people you will meet here are awesome. Everyone, students and staff, are extremely friendly so it won't take you long to find new friends if that's something you are worried about. However, the school is not located in an area with a lot of things to do, but Seattle is not far away. In addition, there are no big sporting events that draw a large crowd. Attendance to athletic events are probably comparable to what it is like in high school, but those that go are there to root on the Lutes.

    » Read More
  • 5
  • Kate from Tacoma, WA
  • Jun-17-2011 I am a current student here

    PLU has a very open and accepting community; because of its rather small size, you tend to get to know a decent portion of the school. I have found people that I will be friends with for the rest of my life, I have had multiple amazing opportunities to do what I love and be recognized within my department, and some of my fondest memories are from my three years I have been here.

    » Read More
  • 4
  • Robert from Lakewood, WA
  • Jun-05-2011 I am a current student here

    The campus is something that can't go without being noticed. It is the first thing that grabs you when you step onto the campus and it is truly beautiful. The combination of people that are on campus, personality and value wise, is something that cannot be substituted with anything else; it is truly a great opportunity to get to know different kinds of people as well as yourself. When you walk through the campus you can stop and talk to any random person and have a great and friendly conversation with them. It really is a happy place to be around. Also you never think you'll change, but after a year in college, you go back home to see all of your high school friends and you feel different. It changes you, but for the better. It is nothing less then unique.

    » Read More
Next: admissions »