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Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Avenue S.
Tacoma, WA 98447

Fax number: (253) 536-5136
Website: https://www.plu.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.66

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,992
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,894
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 20%

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