Pacific Lutheran University

12180 Park Street S.
Tacoma, WA 98447
http://www.plu.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1890
Religious AffiliationLutheran
Undergrad Students3,369
Endowment57,078,804
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee40
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition23,450
Room/Board7,140
Services
Associated FirmsFrank Russell, Enterprise, Boeing, Edward Jones, Thrivant Financial, Starbucks
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsMary Baker Russell Music Center; Wekell Art Gallery; Keck Observatory; Rieke Science Center; Scandinavian Cultural Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsMary Baker Russell Music Center; Wekell Art Gallery; Keck Observatory; Rieke Science Center; Scandinavian Cultural Center
Periodical Subs3,370
# of Books340,842
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months88%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size126 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing50%
College housing typescoed dorms (69%), women's dorms (11%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (13%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (5%)
Popular EventsSanka Lucia, Songfest, Hawaii Club Luau, Jazz Under the Stars, Dogpatch Olympics, Provost Lecture Series, Christmas Festival Concert Series, Homecoming, Family Weekend, Science Division Academic Festival, Ordal Beach Party, Dance Ensemble, PLU Idol, PLU Relay for Life, Wild Hope Project, Lecture Series, On the Road, Wellness Challenge, Do You See Orange? , Hunger & Homelessness Week, Meant to Live, Wang Symposium, Winter & Spring Formals, Student of Color Retreat, Caribbean Carnival Show, EXPLORE!, First Year Retreats, 21 Things To Do Under 21, H. U. M. P. in the Cave, Miss Lute, Sound Off, Lute Loop Fun Run
Nearest AirportSeatac, WA (30)
Nearest TrainTacoma, WA (10)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations62
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Mast (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta; Alpha Psi Omega; Arete Society; Beta Alpha Psi; Beta Gamma Sigma; Mu Phi Epsilon; Phi Alpha; Pi Kappa Delta; Psi Chi; Omicron Delta Epsilon; Sigma Theta Tau; Sigma Xi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alijah Jewish Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Student Ministries, Church of Christ Student Ministries, Champions Youth Culture, Common Ground, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, The Gathering, Habitat for Humanity, Ignite!, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Jam 62, Latter-Day Saints Student Association, Second Wave, Young Life
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Pacific Islanders Club, Hawaii Club, Southeast Asian Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) A Night of Musical Theatre, American Marketing Association, Amnesty International, Anthropology Club, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Biology Club, Cadet Council/Lute Troop, CHAOS Math Club, Chemistry Club, Chinese Studies Club, Circle K, College Republicans, Delta Iota Chi, Feminist Student Union, GREAN, Guitar Club, Harmony, Hip Hop 101, History Club, International Business Club, Knitting Club, Legal Studies Club, The Mark, MEAT Club, Montana Club, PLU Anime, PLUce, PLU Democrats, PLU Opera Club, PLU Students for a Socialist Alternative, Philosophy Club, Psi Chi Chapter & National Honor Society, Psychology Club, Public Relations Club, Sexual Assault Peer Educator Team, Shotokan Karate Club, Ski Club, Society for Human Resources Management, Society for Information Management, Society for Professional Journalists, Spanish Language Club, Student Alumni Association, Students for Peace, Student Investment Fund, Student Social Work Organization, Swing Dance Club, Vegetarian Alliance, Washington Achievers Club, Young Entrepreneurs