Pacific Lutheran University
Admissions
Interested in attending Pacific Lutheran University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Pacific Lutheran University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Pacific Lutheran University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Pacific Lutheran accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 5,179 people applied and 4,595 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Pacific Lutheran University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Pacific Lutheran University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Pacific Lutheran University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Pacific Lutheran considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Pacific Lutheran University?
Grades
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Pacific Lutheran University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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