PLU Mission
PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care — for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.
Quick Facts
2,797 Students
2,401 Undergraduates and 348 Graduates
81.7% Retention Rate (Fall ’23 Cohort)
45.5 % 4-Year Graduations Rate (Fall ’20 Cohort)
68.6% 6-Year Graduation Rate (Fall ’18 Cohort)
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40% Students of Color
45% First Generation Students
20% First-Time Undergraduate
50% Commuter Students
80% Undergraduates Receive Financial Aid or Scholarships
Staff:350
Full-time Staff: 333
Faculty:300
205 full-time faculty
Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty:120
12 : 1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Distribution of Undergraduate & Graduate Demographics
Gender Expression
Distribution of Students Across Academic Colleges
Top 6 State Enrollment
Top 5 WA County Enrollment
Top 5 Declared Majors
1. Nursing: 21.6%
2. Business Administration: 15.4%
3. Biology: 7.1%
4. Psychology: 7.0%
5. Kinesiology: 5.8%
Top 5 Intended Majors
1. Nursing: 25.4%
2. Kinesiology: 9.5%
3. Biology: 9.4%
4. Psychology: 8.2%
5. Business Administration: 6.8%
Post Graduate Data
Bachelor's Summary
Average Full-Time Salary : $61, 167
Note: Postgraduate outcomes were collected from 2022 to 2024.
Master's Summary
Average Full-Time Salary : $98, 434
University Headcount
| Student Type | Fall 2024 | Fall 2023 | Fall 2022 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Headcount | 2401 | 2350 | 2253 | 2331 | 2509 |
| Graduate Headcount | 348 | 342 | 332 | 331 | 361 |
| Total | 2749 | 2692 | 2585 | 2662 | 2870 |
Credit Hours Generated
| Student Type | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 4626 | 4310 | 4243 | 4372 | 4184 |
| Graduate | 1011 | 1249 | 1492 | 1593 | 1680 |
| Total | 5637 | 5559 | 5735 | 5965 | 5864 |
Full-Time Equivalencies
| Student Type | Fall 2024 | Fall 2023 | Fall 2022 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate FTE | 2369 | 2317 | 2207 | 2291 | 2493 |
| Graduate FTE | 272 | 266 | 262 | 261 | 292 |
| Total FTE | 2641 | 2583 | 2469 | 2552 | 2785 |
First-Year Retention Rates
| Category | Fall 2023 | Fall 2022 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Cohort | 624 | 526 | 510 | 589 | 597 |
| Number Retained | 508 | 416 | 393 | 454 | 467 |
| Retention Rate | 81% | 79% | 77% | 77% | 78% |
Graduation Rates - Bachelors Cohort
| Fall Cohort | Report Year | 6 Year Rate | 5 Year Rate | 4 Year Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2023-24 | 71% | 70% | 50% |
| 2016 | 2022-23 | 72% | 71% | 63% |
| 2015 | 2021-22 | 69% | 68% | 59% |
| 2014 | 2020-21 | 71% | 70% | 63% |
| 2013 | 2019-20 | 69% | 68% | 59% |
Graduated by College Headcount
| College | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Profession | 225 | 208 | 173 | 175 | 125 |
| Professional Studies | 210 | 248 | 225 | 237 | 222 |
| Liberal Studies | 109 | 137 | 141 | 129 | 163 |
| Natural Sciences | 127 | 132 | 120 | 122 | 148 |
PELL & Loan Recipients
| Academic Year | PELL Recipients | Loan Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43% | 88% |
| 2023-24 | 38% | 88% |
| 2022-23 | 36% | 91% |
| 2021-22 | 42% | 93% |
| 2020-21 | 36% | 93% |
