PLU Mission
PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care — for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.
Quick Facts
2,737 Students
2350 Undergraduates and 342 Graduates
79.3% Retention Rate
Explore Institutional Effectiveness
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness supports the University’s efforts toward mission fulfillment through the coordination and management of strategic planning and progress; institutional accreditation and improvement; and data integration and institutional research.
40% Students of Color
45% First Generation Students
20% First-Time Undergraduate
50% Commuter Students
30% Undergraduates Receive Financial Aid or Scholarships
320Staff
350Faculty
100Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty