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Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA

Costs

  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $24,825
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    60%
  • Average Aid Package
    $48,037
  • Financial Aid Application Due
    Not available

Tuition

Average Net Price$24,825 per year
Your net price is a college’s cost of attendance minus the grants and scholarships you receive. The net price you pay for a particular college is specific to you because it’s based on your personal circumstances and the college’s financial aid policies. Use the college’s Net Price calculator for the most accurate estimate of your net price.
Average Net Price by Household Income

<$30k

$17,751 per year

$30-48k

$17,563 per year

$48-75k

$19,030 per year

$75-110k

$26,941 per year

$110k+

$28,964 per year

Sticker Price

Tuition

$50,720 per year

Other Costs

Housing

$13,008 per year

Books and Supplies

$785 per year

Personal Expenses

$2,019 per year

Transportation

$726 per year

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Financial Aid

Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA.

Distribution Details

  • Students Receiving Financial Aid

    60%

  • Freshmen With Need and Received Financial Aid

    99%

  • Percent of Need Met

    90%

Aid Package Details

  • Average Aid Packages Awarded

    $48,037

  • Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award

    Scholarships and grants don’t need to be paid back.

    $40,131

  • Need-Based Loan Amount

    Loans must be paid back.

    $3,995

  • Non-Need-Based Aid

    $28,883

  • Debt at Graduation

    The typical amount of loans a student must pay back.

    $28,087

Tuition Guarantee Plans

Tuition at time of first enrollment guaranteed only to students making advance payment

Financial Aid Dates

Dates are subject to change, so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college website.
Application DueNot available

The last day to apply for financial aid or turn in related paperwork.

Priority Application DueNot available

Applications received prior to this date will be given the strongest consideration. Still apply for financial aid if you don’t make this due date.

Notification DateNot available

When students receive a letter with the amount and types of aid the college is offering.

Response DueNot available

The deadline for students to respond to the college’s aid offer.

Next Steps

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

Phone number
(253) 535-7161

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