Pacific Lutheran University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,226

Cost of attendance at Pacific Lutheran University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,226

Cost of attendance at Pacific Lutheran University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Pacific Lutheran University was $23,568. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University net price calculator

$23,568

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Pacific Lutheran University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$23,568	$1,800 (7%)	$15,308	$15,131	$18,117	$26,149	$26,531
2021	$25,368	$6	$14,532	$15,500	$21,062	$28,190	$28,832
2020	$25,362	$1,188 (5%)	$17,344	$17,998	$20,369	$27,598	$28,021
2019	$24,174	$393 (2%)	$17,389	$17,754	$20,845	$26,656	$33,349
2018	$24,567	$652 (3%)	$18,273	$18,068	$21,630	$26,946	$29,988
2017	$25,219	$893 (3%)	$15,640	$17,960	$22,065	$27,022	$29,587
2016	$26,112	$1,026 (4%)	$17,221	$19,631	$22,156	$27,751	$31,596
2015	$25,086	$597 (2%)	$17,047	$18,805	$22,248	$26,825	$29,405
2014	$24,489	--	$17,051	$18,531	$22,216	$26,406	$28,843

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Pacific Lutheran University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$63,563	$1,753 (3%)	$48,226	$14,395	$942
2021	$61,810	$3,552 (6%)	$46,850	$14,030	$930
2020	$58,258	$1,744 (3%)	$43,674	$13,684	$900
2019	$56,514	$1,714 (3%)	$42,436	$13,238	$840
2018	$54,800	$1,492 (3%)	$40,722	$13,238	$840
2017	$53,308	$1,470 (3%)	$39,450	$13,033	$825
2016	$51,838	$908 (2%)	$37,950	$12,838	$1,050
2015	$50,930	$1,974 (4%)	$36,530	$13,370	$1,030
2014	$48,956	$2,226 (5%)	$34,740	$13,190	$1,026
2013	$46,730	--	$33,100	$12,630	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Pacific Lutheran University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,369 dormitories available to its students at $5,330 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Pacific Lutheran University is $592 per month.
Does Pacific Lutheran University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Pacific Lutheran University for one academic year is $6,481, which works out to $720 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Pacific Lutheran University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $942.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Pacific Lutheran University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,913

If living off-campus, with family: $3,273

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,913
How much is Pacific Lutheran University application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $55.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Pacific Lutheran University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Pacific Lutheran University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,463	$969
For out-of-state students	$1,463	$969

Housing and Meal

Pacific Lutheran University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Pacific Lutheran University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,481	$5,330	N/A	1,369
2021	$5,980	$5,170	N/A	1,560
2020	$5,836	$5,040	N/A	1,560
2019	$5,424	$5,040	N/A	1,560
2018	$5,264	$4,940	N/A	1,582
2017	$5,460	$4,870	N/A	1,582
2016	$5,460	$4,870	N/A	1,582

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pacific Lutheran University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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