Pacific Lutheran University

    Tacoma, WA · Private non-profit · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1040–1260
    Median ~1150
    Acceptance rate
    78%
    Enrollment
    2,401
    ACT middle 50%
    22–28

    What the numbers say about PLU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 220 points, from 1040 to 1260. A planning score near or above 1300 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 630 Reading and Writing and 630 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 78% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 69% completion rate and $66,990 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1150 SAT scorePlan for a 1300Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $52,254
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $52,254
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $66,990
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    69%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1040 and 1260. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1300 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1260 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1150 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1040 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to PLU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater, OK1040–125075%
    Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS1060–126082%
    University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY1040–127079%
    University of North FloridaJacksonville, FL1070–127053%
    Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY880–108078%
    The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN1010–121081%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for PLU?

    Pacific Lutheran University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1040–1260, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1300 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is PLU's acceptance rate?

    Pacific Lutheran University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 78%.

    How much does it cost to attend PLU?

    Published tuition is approximately $52,254 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is PLU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Pacific Lutheran University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.plu.edu

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