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Pacific Lutheran University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does Pacific Lutheran University Incoming Class Look Like?

Utilize the admission data from the most recent freshman classes at Pacific Lutheran University to evaluate how you measure up.

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Understanding Admissions Statistics

Pacific Lutheran University Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): How Many Students Get Accepted?

Open Admissions No
Selectivity of College Less Selective
Acceptance Rate 88%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Applicant Total 3,220
Accepted 2,846
Enrolled 510

What’s the Male/Female Breakdown When it Comes to Admissions?

Applicants: Men - Women  40 to 60
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Accepted: Men - Women  39 to 61
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100%
Enrolled: Men - Women  35 to 65
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Average Test Scores

About 11% of students accepted to PLU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 693. Math scores were between 580 and 683.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Pacific Lutheran University  ( 570 to 693 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Pacific Lutheran University  ( 580 to 683 )
200
800

PLU received ACT scores from 6% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 22 and 28.

ACT Composite Scores for Pacific Lutheran University  ( 22 to 28 )
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36

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