by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how PLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international studies.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best International Studies Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at PLU paid an average of $1,546 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,472 | $49,472 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,665 | $2,665 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a bachelor's degree in international studies from PLU. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PLU does not offer an online option for its international studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PLU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 |
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