Pacific Lutheran University
- Private
Pacific Lutheran University: international tuition 52,254 USD per year, one-year total cost 62,459 USD, acceptance rate 78%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 115.
Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant may be considered for International Merit Awards worth $8,000–$32,000 per year without a separate scholarship application. Vietnam is also eligible for the renewable $2,000 International Access Grant; need-based aid is not confirmed.
Getting in. The school admits 78% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–660, Math 500–600, ACT 22–28. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 115+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 62,459 USD, before any scholarship. 6 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Pacific Lutheran University?
International tuition is 52,254 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 62,459 USD.
Does Pacific Lutheran University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant may be considered for International Merit Awards worth $8,000–$32,000 per year without a separate scholarship application. Vietnam is also eligible for the renewable $2,000 International Access Grant; need-based aid is not confirmed.
What English scores does Pacific Lutheran University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at Pacific Lutheran University?
The acceptance rate is 78%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
International Access GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page2,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M
- Renewable in later years
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- University Walk Tour2023Campus tour
- Pacific Lutheran University2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesInternational Merit Awards require no scholarship application, so eligible international students are considered without a separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether PLU considers international applicants’ ability to pay in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a dedicated international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Alumni Dependent ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page1,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M
PLU says international students may receive the listed stackable scholarships, including the Alumni Dependent Scholarship.
Artistic Achievement AwardsTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page1,000 – 7,500 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫196M
PLU states that international students are eligible for the stackable scholarships listed, including Artistic Achievement Awards.
- Renewable in later years
Housing GrantTuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Separate application requiredSchool page2,500 USD/year≈ ₫65.2M
This grant explicitly applies to international undergraduate students living in campus housing.
- Renewable in later years
International Merit AwardsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page8,000 – 32,000 USD/year≈ ₫209M – ₫835M
This award explicitly serves international students, including First Year students.
Presidential ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Award: Variable; in addition to merit scholarships
PLU states that international students are eligible for the listed stackable scholarships, including Presidential Scholarships.
Deadline: Must complete PLU application by December 1st (Fall entry only).
Visit ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page1,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M
PLU says international students are eligible for the listed stackable scholarships, including the Visit Scholarship.
International Access GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action I (EA)Applicationin17days
- Early Action II (EA)Application+47 days
- Early Action I decision notification (EA)Decision+47 days
- Early Action II decision notification (EA)Decision+78 days
- Regular Decision (RD)Application+109 days
- International Honors Program priority application dateOther+123 days
- Final application date (ROLLING)Application+273 days
- Final enrollment deposit deadlineDeposit+291 days
Credit for exams
AP results may be eligible for college credit, but this page does not state a minimum score.
IB results may be eligible for college credit, but this page does not state a minimum score.
You may be eligible for college credit from AP, but this page does not state a minimum score or credit amount.
You may be eligible for college credit from IB, but this page does not state a minimum score or credit amount.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data