by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PLU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PLU highly for physics, ranked #181 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 181 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Washington | 5 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physics at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pacific Lutheran University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
PLU ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 5 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 35 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
Read more about PLU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 64% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |