Also known as
- PLU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
548
71.5% Female
28.5% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Academic Calendar
Four-one-four plan
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
No
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
59
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
7
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.55%
American Indian or Alaska Native
10.04%
Asian
4.74%
Black or African American
10.77%
Hispanic or Latino
0.73%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
60.22%
White
7.85%
Two or more races
2.74%
Unknown
2.37%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$55
Admissions Office Web Address
www.plu.edu/admission/
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$32,476
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
7
Master's (Distance)
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
4
Post Master's Certificate
3
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Research and Development Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 176 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 176 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 102 | 102 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 47 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 38 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
No
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$32,476
Financial aid office web address
www.plu.edu/financial-aid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$5,920
Typical Board
$7,086
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $32,476 |
| Full time Fees | $575 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $1,050 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
548
71.5% Female
28.5% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.55%
American Indian or Alaska Native
10.04%
Asian
4.74%
Black or African American
10.77%
Hispanic or Latino
0.73%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
60.22%
White
7.85%
Two or more races
2.74%
Unknown
2.37%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 16 | 39 |
| Black Or African American | 7 | 19 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 18 | 41 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 3 | 10 |
| White | 94 | 236 |
| Two Or More Races | 10 | 33 |
| Unknown | 4 | 11 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
173
32.9% Male
67.1% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
17
17.6% Male
82.4% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
2
100.0% Male
0.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
12180 Park Ave South
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Phone
253-535-7411
Fax
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