School Details
Established in 1890, Pacific Lutheran University is a small, private university in Tacoma, Washington. Rooted in a Lutheran heritage, PLU is committed to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. It is dedicated to embracing the future while remaining grounded in the University’s history and values. PLU’s mission is to “educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care — for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.”
Today, Pacific Lutheran University offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and graduate programs. As an example of embracing the future, PLU offers many courses and a couple of degrees 100% online. PLU online degrees provide high-quality options that meet students’ needs while fostering strong student-faculty relationships and learning communities. Online learning offers schedule flexibility and “independent, individualized, technology-rich learning experiences.”
Accreditation & Licensing
Pacific Lutheran University is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)