Pacific Lutheran University Admission Chances
Estimate based on official U.S. Department of Education data.
Calculate your chances at Pacific Lutheran University
Enter your GPA and either SAT or ACT. We compare against Pacific Lutheran University's published 25th–75th percentile range.
Early-round admit rate not available for Pacific Lutheran University yet — shown for reference only.
Enter at least your GPA or test score to see your estimate.
About Pacific Lutheran University admissions
Pacific Lutheran University admits about 78% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1040 and 1260 on the SAT. The ACT midpoint is 25. These figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflect the most recently reported cohort.
Frequently asked questions
How are my chances at Pacific Lutheran University calculated?
Stairway U compares your GPA, SAT, and ACT scores to the published 25th–75th percentile ranges from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, then adjusts for the school's overall acceptance rate of 78%.
What GPA do I need for Pacific Lutheran University?
Pacific Lutheran University does not publish a hard GPA cutoff. Strong applicants typically present a GPA in line with the school's selectivity (acceptance rate 78%) and SAT scores in the 1040–1260 range.
Can I improve my chances at Pacific Lutheran University?
Yes. Score-band analysis on Stairway U shows exactly how many points on the SAT or ACT translate into a meaningfully higher chance of admission, based on Pacific Lutheran University's published score distribution.
Is the chancing data accurate?
All admission rates, SAT, and ACT figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which sources data from IPEDS. Stairway U does not invent or scrape data. This tool compares your academic profile to the published statistics of admitted students. It is not a prediction engine — admission decisions depend on many factors beyond test scores and GPA, including essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and institutional priorities that are not captured in public data.
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