Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1040 and 1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 25
Popular programs at Pacific Lutheran University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 98 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 80 | |
| 3 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 47 | |
| 4 | Biology, General. | 38 | |
| 5 | Psychology, General. | 31 | |
| 6 | Computer Science. | 26 | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 24 | |
| 8 | Communication and Media Studies. | 21 | |
| 9 | History. | 21 | |
| 10 | Political Science and Government. | 20 | |
| 11 | Chemistry. | 16 | |
| 12 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 16 | |
| 13 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 13 | |
| 14 | Economics. | 13 | |
| 15 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 12 | |
| 16 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 12 | |
| 17 | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 12 | |
| 18 | Sociology. | 12 | |
| 19 | Music. | 11 | |
| 20 | International/Globalization Studies. | 10 |
Showing top 20 of 33 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pacific Lutheran University?
Pacific Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 78% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Pacific Lutheran University?
Admitted students at Pacific Lutheran University typically score between 1040 and 1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Pacific Lutheran University is approximately $19,589 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific Lutheran University?
4-year graduation rate data for Pacific Lutheran University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
