by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how PLU ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Physics Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PLU paid an average of $1,546 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from PLU in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
PLU does not offer an online option for its physics 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 physics majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.