Outcomes at PLU
Graduation Rate
68.57%
Transfer-out Rate
24.50%
Retention Rate
82.00%
The graduation rate at Pacific Lutheran University is 68.57% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. 445 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 649 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 61.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 24.50% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The retention rate (full-time students) is 82% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington.
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. 445 students have completed and 159 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 44 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 649 | 649 |
| Completers | 445 (68.57%) | 445 |
| Transfer-out | 159 (24.50%) | 159 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.15%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 44 (6.78%) | 44 |
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, 269 students have completed in 4 years and additional 161 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 269 (41.45%) |
80 (36.20%) |
189 (44.16%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 161 (24.81%) |
61 (27.60%) |
100 (23.36%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 15 (2.31%) |
7 (3.17%) |
8 (1.87%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68.57% (445/649) | 66.97% (148/221) | 69.39% (297/428) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (2/4) | 0.00% (0/1) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Asian | 79.41% (54/68) | 85.71% (18/21) | 76.60% (36/47) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 48.39% (15/31) | 61.54% (8/13) | 38.89% (7/18) |
| Hispanic | 57.41% (62/108) | 52.78% (19/36) | 59.72% (43/72) |
| White | 73.85% (257/348) | 70.97% (88/124) | 75.45% (169/224) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 37.50% (3/8) | 33.33% (1/3) | 40.00% (2/5) |
| Two or More Race | 62.50% (45/72) | 60.00% (12/20) | 63.46% (33/52) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (6/6) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (5/5) |