Pacific Lutheran University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
3,166

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$31.9K

Avg. Financial Aid

LU is dedicated to developing ethical, educated, thinking leaders by challenging students to identify and ask questions of meaning and value in their own lives. Students are asked to explore their passions and purpose in life, and to uphold the university’s Lutheran heritage and commitment to academic excellence and academic freedom. PLU fosters in all students a global perspective, including an understanding of the intercultural and intellectual richness of the world and their roles as world citizens. PLU offers a full range of liberal arts academic programs – such as psychology, history and the natural sciences – anchored by a college of arts and sciences.

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Overview

Total Faculty	219
Full-Time Undergraduate	3,028
Part-Time Undergraduate	138
Application Acceptance Rate	74%
Transfer Students	230
Programs	56 Programs
Courses	1,219 Courses
Equivalencies	1,309 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$33,100
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,100
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	65%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,817
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	95%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$25,118

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

All students who apply to PLU are encouraged to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA should be completed in the month of January prior to the Fall semester for which a student seeks admission.

Information for Transfer In Students

Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 937
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 553
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 60%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 212

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

To be considered for admission to PLU, transfer students need to have at least a 2.50 gpa (on a 4.0 scale) with at least 30 semester hours of college level, academic coursework from an accredited institution.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from high school (or GED – General Equivalency Diploma, or home school transcripts), transcripts for all college work, and any military transcripts are required.
SAT Scores:

Transfer students who wish to apply for admission with less than 30 semester hours of transferable credit need to submit their SAT or ACT scores.
Letters of Recommendation:

One letter of recommendation and a Statement of Good Standing (printed from the PLU Web site) are required.
Essay:

A personal essay (refer to the application for topic options) is required.
Application Fee:

The application fee is currently $40, although if you apply online it is free.
Interview:

You are not required to make an appointment with an admissions counselor in order to begin the application process. However, many students find an appointment with a PLU admission counselor makes the process easier, and with fewer unanswered question
Apply Here:

http://www.plu.edu/admission/transfer/apply/home.php

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Grades also are relevant to whether a prospective student will be given credit for particular courses, such as major prerequisites, entrance requirements, or general university requirements. Minimum requirements vary by program.
Credits (Min/Max):

From a community (2 year) college: 64 semester credits (96 quarter credits). From four-year colleges: 96 semester credits (144 quarter credits).
Transfer Policy Document:

Pacific Lutheran University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf