Pacific Lutheran University: cost & net price by income
Tacoma, Washington
Here's what students actually pay to attend Pacific Lutheran University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $14,532 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $28,832. Published in-state tuition is $50,964. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$14,532/yr
- $30k–$48k$15,500/yr
- $48k–$75k$21,062/yr
- $75k–$110k$28,190/yr
- $110k+$28,832/yr
Pacific Lutheran University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $50,964
- Out-of-state tuition
- $50,964
- Students receiving aid
- 33%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Pacific Lutheran University is about $14,532 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Pacific Lutheran University?
- At Pacific Lutheran University, published in-state tuition is $50,964 and out-of-state tuition is $50,964 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Pacific Lutheran University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Pacific Lutheran University a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)