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Pacific Lutheran University, also known as PLU, is located in Parkland, a suburb of Tacoma, Washington, United States. It was established in 1890 by Scandinavian immigrants. The institute gained university status in 1960. PLU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. PLU is organized into the following schools and colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Arts and Communication
- School of Business
- School of Education and Movement Studies
- School of Nursing
PLU boasts an active student life. The campus hosts several student clubs and organizations. Some of them are Advocates for Social Justice, American Marketing Association, and Asian & Pacific Islanders Club.
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Campus Location1010 122nd St So
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
USA
Main Tel: (253) 531-6900
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Pacific Lutheran University HighlightsWhere Pacific Lutheran University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in science and mathematics.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 793 | 44 | | Master | 100 | 10 | | Post-master's certificate | 45 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 43 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Pacific Lutheran University was 3,661 in 2007 (3,444 full-time equivalent). About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class. Undergrads are 62% of enrolled students and graduate students are 38%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 25,088 | | Room | $ 3,720 | | Board | $ 3,992 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 2,205 |
Financial Aid: Pacific Lutheran University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 126 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 57 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 52 |
Housing and MealsPacific Lutheran University provides on-campus housing for 1,642 of its 3,444 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Pacific Lutheran University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Pacific Lutheran University is in the Northwest Conference for major sports.
Pacific Lutheran University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 74% | | Women | 78% | | All | 76% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 500-620 | | Math | 490-610 | | Writing | 480-600 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (24 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (161 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (20 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (5 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (176 awarded) - Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (18 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (181 awarded) - Anthropology
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Scandinavian Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (18 awarded) MEDIA (47 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC (11 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (117 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (40 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (21 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (79 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (60 awarded) - Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Psychology
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