Outcomes at PLU
Graduation Rate
71.79%
Retention Rate
78.00%
The graduation rate at Pacific Lutheran University is 71.79% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. 486 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 677 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 61.00%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Pacific Lutheran University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Pacific Lutheran University. 486 students have completed. In addition, 4 students still enrolled and 187 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 677 | 677 |
| Completers | 486 (71.79%) | 486 |
| Still Enrolled | 4 (0.59%) | 4 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 187 (27.62%) | 187 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 424 students have completed in 4 years and additional 58 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 424 (62.63%) |
148 (61.41%) |
276 (63.30%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 58 (8.57%) |
23 (9.54%) |
35 (8.03%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 4 (0.59%) |
1 (0.41%) |
3 (0.69%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71.79% (486/677) | 71.37% (172/241) | 72.02% (314/436) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 72.60% (53/73) | 73.91% (17/23) | 72.00% (36/50) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 51.85% (14/27) | 45.45% (5/11) | 56.25% (9/16) |
| Hispanic | 70.18% (40/57) | 80.00% (16/20) | 64.86% (24/37) |
| White | 75.70% (324/428) | 74.51% (114/153) | 76.36% (210/275) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 40.00% (4/10) | 33.33% (2/6) | 50.00% (2/4) |
| Two or More Race | 63.77% (44/69) | 65.22% (15/23) | 63.04% (29/46) |
| Unknown | 42.86% (3/7) | 50.00% (1/2) | 40.00% (2/5) |