Pacific Lutheran University: what international applicants need

What are Pacific Lutheran University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Pacific Lutheran University admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Pacific Lutheran University's acceptance rate?

78% for students who started in fall 2024: Pacific Lutheran University admitted 3,895 of its 4,992 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Pacific Lutheran University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Pacific Lutheran University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Pacific Lutheran University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 500–600 in Math and 540–660 in Reading and Writing (15% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 22–28.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Pacific Lutheran University's application fee for international students?

Pacific Lutheran University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Pacific Lutheran University accept?

Pacific Lutheran University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Pacific Lutheran University require?

Pacific Lutheran University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Pacific Lutheran University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Pacific Lutheran University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Pacific Lutheran University have?

109 of Pacific Lutheran University's 2,446 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost for international students?

Pacific Lutheran University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $52,254, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,008. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $68,792 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source