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Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98447


Fax number: (253) 536-5136
Website: https://www.plu.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 253 274-6758 6758
800 274-6758 6758 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.67
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 53%
Average SAT I: 672 verbal, 655 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1300 - 1385
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 27 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 4%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 1%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,332
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,962
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 22%

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