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Cost of Attendance

2024-25 Overview

The following are estimated costs to attend Pacific Lutheran University in the 2024-25 academic year for fall and spring semesters (including J-Term). Estimates assume undergraduate, full-time enrollment, based on the living arrangements listed below. Housing and food costs for the on & off campus living budgets assume a double occupancy room and meal plan B.

Graduate students should consult the website of their graduate program for their respective tuition rate.

For ABSN Program Costs, please click on the ABSN Program Costs tab under “Cost” to the left.

New Undergraduates

Continuing Undergraduates

On & Off Campus Living

Type of CostEstimated Cost
Tuition*:$50,720
Housing & Food*: $13,008
Wellness Access Plan*:$490
J-Term Fee*$444
Technology Fee*$270
Matriculation Fee*
(one time fee upon entrance to PLU)
$275
Student Resource & Activity Fee*$40
Diversity, Justice & Sustainability Fee*:$20
Books & Supplies:$785
Personal:$2,019
Transportation$726
Total:$68,797

Living with Parents

Type of CostEstimated Cost
Tuition*:$50,720
Housing & Food Allowance:$3,935
Wellness Access Plan*:
$490
J-Term Fee*:$444
Technology Fee*:$270
Matriculation Fee*:
(one time fee upon entrance to PLU)
$275
Student Resource & Activity Fee*:$40
Diversity, Justice & Sustainability Fee*:$20
Books & Supplies:$785
Personal:$2,019
Transportation:$1,865
Total:$60,863

On & Off Campus Living

Type of CostEstimated Cost
Tuition*:$49,472
Housing & Food*: $13,008
Wellness Access Plan*:$490
J-Term Fee*$444
Technology Fee*$270
Matriculation Fee*
(one time fee upon entrance to PLU)
$275
Student Resource & Activity Fee*$40
Diversity, Justice & Sustainability Fee*:$20
Books & Supplies:$785
Personal:$2,019
Transportation$726
Total:$67,549

Living with Parents

Type of CostEstimated Cost
Tuition*:$49,472
Housing & Food Allowance:$3,935
Wellness Access Plan*:
$490
J-Term Fee*:$444
Technology Fee*:$270
Matriculation Fee*:
(one time fee upon entrance to PLU)
$275
Student Resource & Activity Fee*:$40
Diversity, Justice & Sustainability Fee*:$20
Books & Supplies:$785
Personal:$2,019
Transportation:$1,865
Total:$59,615

*Will appear on university bill as PLU charges, including housing and food charges if living on campus.

Additional charges may be incurred for lab fees, private music lessons and ensembles, etc. Actual expenses for books and supplies will vary according to student’s class schedule and choice of either borrowing, renting, or purchasing new or used text books. Personal costs is an estimate and will vary by personal preferences and life style choices.

Estimate Your Cost

Use the Cost Estimator Worksheet to help calculate your owing/credit balance while attending PLU.

What information you will need for the Cost Estimator Worksheet:

  1. Review the Comprehensive Cost Breakdown below
  2. Your PLU Offer of Financial Aid (for current information go your BannerWeb)

Comprehensive Cost Breakdown

New Undergraduates as of Fall 2024

Semester/TermCredit HoursFull-TimeCost
Fall or Spring12-17Yes$25,360 per semester
Fall or Springmore than 17Yes$25,360 per semester + $1,585 per credit over 17
J-Term1-5$111 per credit
Per Credit Hour1-11No$1,585 per credit

Undergraduates prior to Fall 2024

Semester/TermCredit HoursFull-TimeCost
Fall or Spring12-17Yes$24,736 per semester
Fall or Springmore than 17Yes$24,736 per semester + $1,546 per credit over 17
J-Term1-5$111 per credit
Per Credit Hour1-11No$1,546 per credit

For information and pricing on Summer Sessions, click on the button below.

Updated information coming soon

Traditional BSN: $1,575 per semester

ABSN: $950 per semester

ELMSN: $1,575 per semester for first four semesters

Updated information coming soon

Adding a course(s) after the last day to add/drop date during a semester, is assessed a fee per transaction of $110.

Electronic Orders: $10

Mail Orders: $15

The technology fee is charged at $135 each semester. The Technology Fee helps provide all students access to electronic resources, technology support and enhancements across campus.

New students receive a free PLU ID card. To replace a lost, stolen or damaged ID card contact the Business Operations Office, Room 207 located in the Anderson University Center for the replacement fee.

Required for all students. For domestic students, the cost is $490 per academic year or $245 per semester.

For international students, the cost is $110 per academic year or $55 per semester.

Our Matriculation (Enrollment) Fee is a one-time fee that covers new-student enrollment and orientation costs.  It is assessed upon entry to PLU at $275 for all enrolled undergraduate students, $205 for graduate students.

Offers financial support for student driven projects that advance diversity, social justice and sustainability in any aspect of PLU Life. This fee cannot be waived. The fee is $10 per semester (fall/spring).

Offers financial support for student initiated activities through ASPLU that adds to the extracurricular life at PLU. The fee is $20 per semester (fall/spring).

Updated information coming soon 

Room TypeDesignationCost
Double RoomDesigned for 2 people$2,990
Design SingleDesigned for 1 person$3,735
Single-DoubleDesigned for 2 but contracted for 1$3,885
UD SingleUpper Division$3,585
UD DoubleHarstad Hall only$3,440

*Students who are eligible to live off-campus who contract for a single/double receive a reduced rate.

Although, there is no J-Term charge for students residing on campus for Fall and Spring semesters, students must cancel their J-Term housing if they are residing on campus for less than 7 days during J-Term. Students with active housing assignments for J-Term must have a Meal Plan. For J-Term room costs only contact the Department of Residential Life at 253-535-7200 or by email at rlif@plu.edu.

Room TypeCost
5 Bedroom Townhouse$3,720
2 Bedroom Townhouse$3,785
4 Bedroom Apartments$3,720
2 Bedroom Apartments$3,765
Studio A$3,900
Studio B$3,975
Studio C$4,090
Loft$4,235
Plan TypeCost
Meal Plan A3315


Meal Plan B
3150
Meal Plan C3027
Meal Plan D2915
Meal Plan E652
Plan Type Cost
Meal Plan A775
Meal Plan B728
Meal Plan C699
Meal Plan D582
Meal Plan E201
Fall/Spring Tuition & Fees

  • 100% tuition and fees refund if withdrawal occurs prior to the tenth day of class.
  • Tuition refunds prorated on daily basis beginning the eleventh day of class until 60% of the semester has elapsed.
  • Once 60% of semester has elapsed, no tuition refund.
  • Fees are not prorated after the tenth day of class.

Summer/J-Term Tuition

  • 100% refund if withdrawal occurs prior to and up to the last day to drop without a fee for term.
  • No refund if withdrawal occurs after the last day to add/drop without a fee for term.  If contemplating withdrawal during summer session or JTerm, please contact Student Financial Services to determine its potential impact on your student account, your status in regard to the satisfactory academic progress policy, and continued eligibility for financial assistance.

Summer/Fall/J-Term/Spring Housing and Meal Plans

  • Housing refunds are prorated on a daily basis.
  • Meal Plan refunds are prorated on a daily basis.

PLEASE NOTE: Some Fees May Be Subject To Change