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At PLU, caring means more than kindness and consideration.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div id="intro" data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid white-header white-text plu-mission-statement vc_custom_1629752537109 vc_row-has-fill"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"></div></div></div><div class="wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h3 class="plu-header-element align-center ">We are <mark>Pacific Lutheran University</mark></h3><h4 class="plu-header-element align-center font-weight-normal">Inquiry. Service. Leadership. Care.</h4> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center vc_custom_1630469899879"> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img decoding="async" width="71" height="4" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dashed-lines_grey.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Dashed gray lines" title="Dashed gray lines" /></div> </div> </div> <div class="text-box "><p></p> <p style="text-align: center;">PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care—for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.</p> <p></p></div><div style="height:20px;"></div><div class="vc_btn3-container header-font font-weight-bold vc_btn3-center vc_do_btn" ><a class="vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-gold" href="/about/" title="">WE ARE PLU</a></div></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2"><div 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black lines" title="Dashed black lines" /></div> </div> </div> <div class="text-box "><p>WASHINGTON’S BEST SMALL COLLEGE TO HELP GRADUATES FIND JOBS</p></div></div></div></div><div class="number-count-item wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center vc_custom_1630469852949"> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="88" height="72" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/plu-bow-icon.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="PLU bow mast icon" title="PLU bow mast icon" /></div> </div> </div> <div class="plu-animated-number-count align-center black-text header-font font-weight-bold" style="font-size:3em;"> <span class="animated-number-prefix"></span><span id="animated-number-id-19891" class="animated-number" data-include-decimals="no" data-decimal-places="0" data-count-speed="5000" data-count-start-number="0" data-count-end-number="50" data-animation-complete="false">0</span><span class="animated-number-postfix">%</span> </div> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center vc_custom_1630469862160"> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img decoding="async" width="71" height="4" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dashed-lines_black.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Dashed black lines" title="Dashed black lines" /></div> </div> </div> <div class="text-box "><p>STUDENTS STUDY AWAY</p></div></div></div></div><div class="number-count-item wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center vc_custom_1630469871642"> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="88" height="72" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/plu-rose-window-icon_circles.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="PLU rose window icon" title="PLU rose window icon" /></div> </div> </div> <div class="plu-animated-number-count align-center black-text header-font font-weight-bold" style="font-size:3em;"> <span class="animated-number-prefix"></span><span id="animated-number-id-98012" class="animated-number" data-include-decimals="no" data-decimal-places="0" data-count-speed="5000" data-count-start-number="0" data-count-end-number="12" data-animation-complete="false">0</span><span class="animated-number-postfix">:1</span> </div> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center vc_custom_1630469879131"> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img decoding="async" width="71" height="4" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dashed-lines_black.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Dashed black lines" title="Dashed black lines" /></div> </div> </div> <div class="text-box "><p>STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO IN THE AVERAGE CLASSROOM</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" data-vc-stretch-content="true" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid plu-tradition-excellence bottom-half vc_custom_1573855107013 vc_row-has-fill"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1573672548507"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"></div></div></div><div class="quote-section wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1574181954107"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="plu-testimonial-quote align-right black-text" data-quote-icons="yes"> <div class="testimonial-quote-wrapper" data-currently-displayed="no"> <div class="testimonial-quote"> <p style="font-size:20px;">PLU graduates are difference makers who engage the world in all its complexity with open minds and caring hearts. They’re engaged citizens who strive to serve the common good, and who are local, regional and global leaders in fields like health care, technology, the performing arts, and education.</p> </div> <div class="testimonial-quote-meta"><img decoding="async" alt="Avatar image for Allan Belton, President testimonial" class="testimonial-quote-image" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/allan-belton_testimony-300x300.jpg"/> <div class="testimonial-quote-title-wrapper"> <p class="testimonial-quote-title">Allan Belton, President</p> <p class="testimonial-quote-sub-title">Pacific Lutheran University</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="testimonial-quote-wrapper" data-currently-displayed="no"> <div class="testimonial-quote"> <p style="font-size:20px;">My PLU education taught me to think critically, challenge the status quo, and advocate for my community. PLU was also where I found my passion for both the outdoors and environmental advocacy. I fell in love with Puget Sound and Mount Rainier and enjoyed exploring both...I loved my time at PLU.</p> </div> <div class="testimonial-quote-meta"><img decoding="async" alt="Avatar image for Shannon Murphy ‘07, President testimonial" class="testimonial-quote-image" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shannon-murphy_testimony-300x300.jpg"/> <div class="testimonial-quote-title-wrapper"> <p class="testimonial-quote-title">Shannon Murphy ‘07, President</p> <p class="testimonial-quote-sub-title">Washington Conservation Voters</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="testimonial-quote-wrapper" data-currently-displayed="no"> <div class="testimonial-quote"> <p style="font-size:20px;">PLU is a caring community that allows you to make mistakes, express yourself foolishly and ultimately be yourself. Your beliefs, values and thoughts will be challenged and you will get the opportunity to reassess these in a supportive environment. This will either strengthen and solidify your beliefs or change them, allowing space for new seeds to grow.</p> </div> <div class="testimonial-quote-meta"><img decoding="async" alt="Avatar image for Oni Mayer ‘19, Student-Athlete testimonial" class="testimonial-quote-image" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/oni-mayer_testimony-300x300.jpg"/> <div class="testimonial-quote-title-wrapper"> <p class="testimonial-quote-title">Oni Mayer ‘19, Student-Athlete</p> <p class="testimonial-quote-sub-title">Former ASPLU vice president</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="testimonial-quote-wrapper" data-currently-displayed="no"> <div class="testimonial-quote"> <p style="font-size:20px;">I can’t imagine myself anywhere else. My time at PLU has made me more thoughtful in my actions, more passionate about my work, and has shown me what it means to care for your community. These values make me a better leader and I have PLU to thank for that.</p> </div> <div class="testimonial-quote-meta"><img decoding="async" alt="Avatar image for Kennedy Gwin ‘20, Current Student testimonial" class="testimonial-quote-image" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/kennedy-gwin_testimony-300x300.jpg"/> <div class="testimonial-quote-title-wrapper"> <p class="testimonial-quote-title">Kennedy Gwin ‘20, Current Student</p> <p class="testimonial-quote-sub-title">Former ASPLU president</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid plu-majors-programs vc_custom_1580154982105 vc_row-has-fill"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1573603864626"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid plu-majors-programs-inner"><div class="majors-programs-text wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="text-box programs-sub-title gold-text"><p><strong>CHOOSE YOUR NEXT PATH</strong></p></div><h4 class="plu-header-element align-left programs-title white-text">MAJORS & ACADEMIC PROGRAMS</h4><div class="text-box "><p>Pacific Lutheran University offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, creative writing, education, kinesiology, marriage & family therapy and nursing. Find the program that fits for you.</p></div><div class="vc_btn3-container font-weight-bold programs-btns vc_btn3-center vc_do_btn" ><a class="vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-gold" href="/academic-programs/#filter=.undergraduate" title="">Undergraduate Programs</a></div><div class="vc_btn3-container font-weight-bold programs-btns vc_btn3-center vc_do_btn" ><a class="vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-grey" href="/academic-programs/#filter=.graduate" title="">Graduate Programs</a></div><div class="vc_btn3-container font-weight-bold programs-btns vc_btn3-center vc_do_btn" ><a class="vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-gold" href="/continuing-ed/" title="">Continuing Education</a></div></div></div></div><div class="majors-programs-image wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center majors-programs-inner-image"> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="670" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/msmr-students-smiling.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="MSMR students at PLU smiling while working on a computer" title="MSMR students at PLU smiling while working on a computer" srcset="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/msmr-students-smiling.jpg 1000w, https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/msmr-students-smiling-300x201.jpg 300w, https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/msmr-students-smiling-768x515.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid plu-custom-viewbook vc_custom_1646692358850 vc_row-has-fill"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1646692102538"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid custom-viewbook-inner"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"></div></div></div><div class="custom-viewbook-cta-wrapper wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h4 class="plu-header-element align-right custom-viewbook-text white-text">Create Your Custom Viewbook</h4><h4 class="plu-header-element align-right custom-viewbook-sub-text white-text">Get a personalized look at what PLU can offer you.</h4><div class="vc_btn3-container custom-viewbook-btn vc_btn3-right vc_do_btn" ><a class="vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md 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<strong>deeply individualized instruction</strong>, epic hands-on and <strong>travel opportunities</strong>, and plenty of space for you to <strong>find your great</strong>.</h4> <p></p></div><div class="text-box apply-classification-links"><p><a href="/admission-first-year/">First Year</a><a href="/admission-transfer/">Transfer</a><a href="/admission-international/">International</a><a href="/admission-graduate/">Graduate</a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid plu-apply bottom-half"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1574181387761"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid apply-section text-right-side wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="apply-section-inner left-side-content important-dates-wrapper wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="important-dates-wrapper"> <a class="important-dates" href="https://www.plu.edu/admission-transfer/apply/"> <div class="important-dates-inner"> <div class="calendar-date">01<span class="calendar-month">MAR</span></div> <div class="calendar-title">MAR 01<span class="calendar-sub-title">Transfer Application Priority Date</div> </div> </a> <a class="important-dates" href="https://www.plu.edu/admission/visit/#academic-sessions"> <div class="important-dates-inner"> <div class="calendar-date">06<span class="calendar-month">MAR</span></div> <div class="calendar-title">MAR 06<span class="calendar-sub-title">Transfer Nursing Info Session</div> </div> </a> <a class="important-dates" href="https://www.plu.edu/admission/visit/#in-person-events"> <div class="important-dates-inner"> <div class="calendar-date">14<span class="calendar-month">MAR</span></div> <div class="calendar-title">MAR 14<span class="calendar-sub-title">Lute Life Day</div> </div> </a></div></div></div></div><div class="apply-section-inner right-side-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h3 class="plu-header-element align-left white-text apply-section-title">When are the important dates?</h3><div class="text-box white-text apply-section-text"><p>Find out about deadlines for priority admission decisions, a variety of scholarship opportunities and upcoming Lute Life Days.</p></div><div class="vc_btn3-container font-weight-bold button-link wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp vc_btn3-left vc_do_btn" ><a class="vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-outline vc_btn3-icon-right vc_btn3-color-grey" href="/admission/important-dates/" title="">Learn More <i class="vc_btn3-icon fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid apply-section text-left-side wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="apply-section-inner left-side-content affordability wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="text-box white-header white-text apply-section-title"><h3 class="align-left">Can I afford it?</h3><p>We know that college costs can be intimidating. PLU can help!</p></div> <div class="wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element afford-container" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="afford-container-inner"> <div class="afford-number"> <div class="plu-animated-number-count align-center header-font font-weight-bold"> <div class="number-count-inner"> <span class="animated-number-prefix">$</span><span id="animated-number-id-68439" class="animated-number" data-include-decimals="no" data-decimal-places="0" data-count-speed="3000" data-count-start-number="0" data-count-end-number="69" data-animation-complete="false">69</span><span class="animated-number-postfix">M</span> <span class="afford-number-title">PLU awards university-funded scholarships and grants</span> </div> </div> <div class="plu-animated-number-count align-center header-font font-weight-bold"> <div class="number-count-inner"> <span class="animated-number-prefix"></span><span id="animated-number-id-68439" class="animated-number" data-include-decimals="no" data-decimal-places="0" data-count-speed="3000" data-count-start-number="0" data-count-end-number="100" data-animation-complete="false">100</span><span class="animated-number-postfix">%</span> <span class="afford-number-title">PLU students who receive financial aid</span> </div> </div> <div class="plu-animated-number-count align-center header-font font-weight-bold"> <div class="number-count-inner"> <span class="animated-number-prefix">$</span><span id="animated-number-id-68439" class="animated-number" data-include-decimals="no" data-decimal-places="0" data-count-speed="3000" data-count-start-number="0" data-count-end-number="48362" data-animation-complete="false">48362</span><span class="animated-number-postfix"></span> <span class="afford-number-title">2023-2024 average financial aid offer</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element white-header vc_separator-has-text" ><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span><h4>2024-2025 Costs</h4><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span> </div> <div class="wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element affordability-math-container" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="affordability-math"> <div class="align-center header-font font-weight-bold price-section">$52,259<span class="price-title">Tuition and Fees</span></div> <div class="price-icon"><span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-plus"></span></div> <div class="align-center header-font font-weight-bold price-section">$13,008<span class="price-title">Room and Meals</span></div> <div class="price-icon"><span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-equals"></span></div> <div class="align-center header-font font-weight-bold price-section">$65,267<span class="price-title">TOTAL</span></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="vc_btn3-container font-weight-bold button-link wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp vc_btn3-left vc_do_btn" ><a class="vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-outline vc_btn3-icon-right vc_btn3-color-grey" href="https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/financial-aid/" title="Financial Aid & Scholarships Info">Financial Aid & Scholarships Info <i class="vc_btn3-icon fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></a></div></div></div></div><div class="apply-section-inner right-side-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center vc_custom_1669073383004 plu-pledge-logo"> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <a href="/admission/fixed-tuition/" target="_self"><div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="750" src="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/whereyougrow01_600x750.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="whereyougrow01_600x750" srcset="https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/whereyougrow01_600x750.jpg 600w, https://www.plu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/whereyougrow01_600x750-240x300.jpg 240w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></div></a> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid apply-section text-right-side wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="apply-section-inner left-side-content important-dates-wrapper wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="flex-video"><iframe title="Study Away at Pacific Lutheran University" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/348911084?autoplay=0&title=0&portrait=0&byline=0&loop=" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" 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