Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University is a private university in Tacoma, WA, known for its lutheran faith tradition, nursing and health focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 89%, Pacific Lutheran University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 526 students each year. Pacific Lutheran University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1253–1423, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Pacific Lutheran University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $38,167 per year; the sticker price of $62,913 may look very different from what your family actually pays.