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Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98447

Official telephone: (253) 535-7411
Toll-free telephone: (800) 274-6758
Fax number: (253) 535-8320
Website: www.plu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 2,860
Full-time undergraduates: 2,774
Part-time undergraduates: 86
Total graduate students: 331
Full-time graduate students: 199
Part-time graduate students: 132
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 21%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
1.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
9.5% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.6% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
8.4% Hispanic/Latino
1.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
65.5% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
8.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.5% Nonresident Alien
0.9% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.9% American Indian or Alaskan Native
7.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.6% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
8.0% Hispanic/Latino
1.0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
67.5% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.3% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
4.0% Nonresident Alien
1.0% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 156 acres
City or town school is located in: Tacoma, WA
Population of city/town: 203,446
Nearest major city: Seattle
Distance of nearest major city: 35 miles
Population of nearest major city: 652,405
Online campus map: www.plu.edu/map

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (56%)
  • women's dorms (11%)
  • single-student apartments (17%)
  • married-student apartments
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including Theme, gender neutral, and first generation housing. (16%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 83%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 45%
Percent of students who live off campus: 55%
Students required to live on campus: All freshmen and sophomores under age 20 must live on campus unless living with family.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 56%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Firearms/explosives/weapons prohibited. Residence hall visitation and guest policy.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 435
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Archives.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art gallery, observatory; music, science, Scandinavian, culture, and learning/technology centers.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Mooring Mast, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 14
Total number of registered organizations: 70
Campus-based religious organizations:
Alpha Omega, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Freedom Dancers, For the King, Ignite, Latter-day Saints Student Association, Lutheran Student Movement, Oseh Shalom Jewish Club, Ignite!
Minority student organizations:
Asian Pacific Islander, Black Student Union, Feminist Student Union, Queer Awareness Organization, Na Hoaloha O' Hawai'i, International Student club, Latinos Unidos, Lute Explosion-Trini Posse, Nordic Klubb
International student organizations:
International student and Norwegian clubs
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Collegiate Music Education, a cappella, Night of Musical Theatre, Hip Hop 101, American Institute of Graphic Arts, The Mark Writing Workshop, Student Social Work Organization, Spirit Team, Knit Wits, Halo, ROTC Cadet Activities Council, College Republicans, Grassroots Environmental Action Now, PLU Democrats, Circle K, Students for Peace, Amnesty International, Invisible Children United, Men as Partners Promoting Equality, Organic Community Garden, Progress, Sexual Assault Peer Ed Team, Students for Choice, VDay, Radio Television News, Student Investment Fund; Music Teachers, Student Alumni, Directors, and American Marketing Associations; Education, Professional Journalists, Human Resource, PLU Theological, and Information Management Societies; anime, anthropology, biology, chemistry, Chinese culture, history, laughter, Magic: The Gathering, opera, philosophy, step, and swing dance clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Laurie Turner,
Athletic Director
Athletics homepage: redsquare.plu.edu/view/
index.shtml
School colors: black and gold
School mascot: Lutes
Athletic conference memberships: Northwest Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's footballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's crewnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III
Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 16%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 41%
Athletic facilities:
cross country running trail, field house, fitness center, gymnasiums, swimming pool; racquetball and tennis courts; baseball, football, soccer, softball, turf, and track fields
Intramural/Recreational sports:
badminton, basketball, flag football, handball, kickball, pickleball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball (indoor/outdoor), yoga, Zumba
Club sports for men:
lacrosse, rowing, ultimate Frisbee
Club sports for women:
lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: SeaTac, WA (30 miles)
Nearest other airport: SeaTac, WA (30 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Tacoma (10 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Tacoma (10 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 36%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle University, University of Portland, University of Washington.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 62% within six months of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Alaska Airlines, Bank of America, Costco, local school districts, Microsoft, Multicare, Peacecorps, Swedish Health Services, Washington state.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Sean Parnell, governor of Alaska
  • Lois Capps, member of the United States House of Representatives
  • Brad Tilden, CEO & President, Alaska Airlines.

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