Private College
Pacific Lutheran University
Private College in Tacoma, WA. Six-year graduation rate 69%. Median 10-year earnings $66,990.
Verdict Solid outcomes
Pacific Lutheran University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$66,990
Median debt at grad
$22,578
Mobility score
0.9
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
68.6%
Federal loan default
0.1%
Graduates earn a median $66,990 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 69%.
Admissions
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.34 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.1% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Mobility score 0.9 — limited economic uplift documented
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How we evaluate Pacific Lutheran University
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