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 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 4,864 people applied and 3,894 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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, 14% 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
- Application Essay
Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Pacific Lutheran University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Pacific Lutheran University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.54.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT 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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