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PLU Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

$1,566 Per Credit Hour

What Is the Part-Time Cost of Attending Pacific Lutheran University Per Credit Hour?

Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Pacific Lutheran University, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.

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What Does PLU Cost Per Credit Hour?

$1,566 Per Credit Hour

Undergraduates studying part-time at Pacific Lutheran University pay $1,566 for each credit hour.

Cost Per Credit Hour
Part-Time Undergraduate $1,566

Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.

For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Pacific Lutheran University are listed below.

Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $1,534; the remainder is straight tuition.

Most Recent Reported Year
Tuition $50,720
Fees $1,534
Total $52,254

This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board costs.

Tuition Trend for PLU Over the Last Few Years

Below is how tuition at Pacific Lutheran University has shifted over the past few years.

Year Tuition
Three Years Ago $46,816
Two Years Ago $49,472
One Year Ago $49,472
Most Recent Year $50,720

Most recently, tuition climbed 2.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $53,572 for the upcoming year.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.

Plan Around the Cumulative Cost

When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.

Options to Finance Your PLU Degree

The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.

For information on financial aid at Pacific Lutheran University, head to the Pacific Lutheran University Financial Aid page.

For the standard full-year figures, visit the Pacific Lutheran University Tuition & Fees page.

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