by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Pacific Lutheran University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our PLU cost report:
Combined tuition and fees at Pacific Lutheran University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $47,576 for undergraduates. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $46,816 | $760 | $47,576 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $47,576 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Pacific Lutheran University was high when compared to the national average. Students do not receive any discounts for living in Washington.
The chart below shows how PLU compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Pacific Lutheran University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Pacific Lutheran University increased with an average annual rate of 4.38% over the past five years. Tuition grew by 3.66%, and fees grew by 82.27%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $52,539 if the growth rate continues.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at PLU to be $107,376, and $224,354 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at PLU.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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