What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Pacific Lutheran University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 151 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 151 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111 4 Gen Ed (Natural World) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Natural World) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | WRIT 100TR 8 Writing | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | WRIT 100TR ENGL 100TR 8 Writing Gen Ed (Interpreting Text) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 101 4 Gen Ed (Examining Self & Society) | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 231 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) |
Show all 41 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 151 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 151 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 151 & 152 8 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111 4 Gen Ed (Natural World) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Natural World) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 100TR 8 Gen Ed (Natural World) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | WRIT 100TR 8 Writing | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | WRIT 100TR ENGL 100TR 8 Writing Gen Ed (Interpreting Text) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 101 4 Gen Ed (Examining Self & Society) | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 231 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSCI 144 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 102 4 Gen Ed (Examining Self & Society) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 101 4 Gen Ed (Examining Self & Society) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 100TR 8 Gen Ed (Examining Self & Society) | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENVT 104 4 Gen Ed (Natural World) | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Examining Self & Society) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | SSCI 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Examining Self & Society) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | HISP 100TR & 100TR 8 Elective | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | HISP 100TR & 100TR HISP 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed…HISP 100TR & 100TR HISP 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | HISP 100TR & 100TR HISP 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective…HISP 100TR & 100TR HISP 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 151 4 Gen Ed (Examining Self & Society) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTD 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Creative Expression) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSI 100TR 4 Elective | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUSI 100TR 8 Elective | |
| 2D Art and Design | 3 | ARTD 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Creative Expression) | |
| 3D Art and Design | 3 | ARTD 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Creative Expression) | |
| African American Studies | 3 | GSRS 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Calculus AB Subscore | 3 | MATH 151 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 100TR & 100TR 8 Elective | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN 100TR & 100TR CHIN 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed…CHIN 100TR & 100TR CHIN 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHIN 100TR & 100TR CHIN 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective…CHIN 100TR & 100TR CHIN 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Exploring Self & Society) | |
| Drawing | 3 | ARTD 101 4 Gen Ed (Creative Expression) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 100TR & 100TR 8 Elective | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 100TR & 100TR FREN 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed…FREN 100TR & 100TR FREN 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FREN 100TR & 100TR FREN 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective…FREN 100TR & 100TR FREN 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 100TR & 100TR GERM 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed…GERM 100TR & 100TR GERM 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM 100TR & 100TR GERM 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective…GERM 100TR & 100TR GERM 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GERM 100TR & 100TR GERM 200TR & 200TR GERM 200TR…GERM 100TR & 100TR GERM 200TR & 200TR GERM 200TR 20 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) Gen Ed (Interpreting Text) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | LANG 100TR & 100TR 8 Elective | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed…LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective…LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | LANG 100TR & 100TR 8 Elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed…LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective…LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Latin | 3 | LANG 100TR & 100TR 8 Elective | |
| Latin | 4 | LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed…LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR 12 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Latin | 5 | LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective…LANG 100TR & 100TR LANG 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHYS 125 & 100TR Lab 4 Gen Ed (Natural World) | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHYS 126 & 100TR Lab 4 Gen Ed (Natural World) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 163 & 100TR Lab 4 Gen Ed (Natural World) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 164 & 100TR Lab 4 Gen Ed (Natural World) | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 115 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH 140 4 Gen Ed (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Research | 3 | GENR 100TR 4 Elective | |
| Research | 3 | GENR 100TR 4 Elective | |
| Research | 4 | GENR 100TR 8 Elective | |
| Seminar | 3 | GENR 100TR 4 Elective | |
| Seminar | 3 | GENR 100TR 4 Elective | |
| Seminar | 4 | GENR 100TR 8 Elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | HISP 100TR 4 Gen Ed (Interpreting Text) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | HISP 100TR & 100TR HISP 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective…HISP 100TR & 100TR HISP 200TR & 200TR 16 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | HISP 100TR & 100TR HISP 200TR & 200TR HISP 200TR…HISP 100TR & 100TR HISP 200TR & 200TR HISP 200TR 20 Elective Gen Ed (Exploring Values & World Views) Gen Ed (Interpreting Text) | |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST 100TR 8 Gen Ed (Examining Self & Society) |
Source: plu.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 132 |
| Business Administration and Management | 58 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 43 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 40 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 |
| Psychology | 24 |
| Computer Science | 23 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 |
Show the other 26 majors
| Fine/Studio Arts | 21 |
| Social Work | 18 |
| Criminology | 17 |
| Music | 14 |
| History | 14 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 13 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Mathematics | 13 |
| Music Teacher Education | 13 |
| Chemistry | 12 |
| Creative Writing | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 5 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
| Scandinavian Studies | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
4,145,494 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Nearest hub airport
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.7 of 20
Elevation
325 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
37°F
July high
77°F
Annual snowfall
5.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
1 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,570 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus7 mi
- University of Puget Sound8 mi
- Faith International University10 mi
- Saint Martin's University19 mi
- The Evergreen State College26 mi
- Seattle University33 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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