by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Pacific Lutheran University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Pacific Lutheran University amounted to $52,254 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for came to $1,534; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,720 |
| Fees | $1,534 |
| Total | $52,254 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Pacific Lutheran University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Pacific Lutheran University sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Pacific Lutheran University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Pacific Lutheran University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $46,816 |
| Two Years Ago | $49,472 |
| One Year Ago | $49,472 |
| Most Recent Year | $50,720 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at PLU has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 2.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $53,572 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.73%, so cost a year out lands around $53,683.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $53,683 |
| In 2 Years | $55,151 |
| In 3 Years | $56,659 |
| In 4 Years | $58,208 |
| In 5 Years | $59,799 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $223,701.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Pacific Lutheran University, head to the Pacific Lutheran University Financial Aid page.
