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Pacific Lutheran University

Private nonprofitUniversityTacoma, WA

BSN, MSN-CNL, DNP

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Overview

Pacific Lutheran University is a private nonprofit university in Tacoma, WA. It reported 180 awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24. Program-level details are not verified yet. Submit program details.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

Credential levels only, not program names or formats. How we use IPEDS

Award levelField (CIP)Awards
Bachelor's degreeBSNRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51.3801)132
Master's degreeMSN · CNLClinical Nurse Leader (51.3820)31
Doctor's degree – professional practiceDNPNursing Practice (51.3818)17
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026
Total 12-month enrollment, all students, 2023-24
3,126 (institution-wide, all students)

Tuition

Average undergraduate tuition, in-state, full-time, 2023-24
$49,472 (institution-wide)
Average undergraduate tuition, out-of-state, full-time, 2023-24
$49,472 (institution-wide)
Required fees, in-state undergraduates, full-time, 2023-24
$800 (institution-wide)
Average graduate tuition, in-state, full-time, 2023-24
$32,476 (institution-wide)
Average graduate tuition, out-of-state, full-time, 2023-24
$32,476 (institution-wide)
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026

Accreditation & approval

Nursing program accreditation

  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Baccalaureate (BSN) · School of Nursing, Tacoma, WA

    Initial: October 3, 2003 · Most recent: March 20, 2023 · Term expires: December 31, 2033 · Next review: Spring 2033

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Master's (MSN) · School of Nursing, Tacoma, WA

    Initial: October 3, 2003 · Most recent: March 20, 2023 · Term expires: December 31, 2033 · Next review: Spring 2033

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (DNP) · School of Nursing, Tacoma, WA

    Initial: February 24, 2016 · Most recent: March 10, 2021 · Term expires: December 31, 2031 · Next review: Spring 2031

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Post-Graduate APRN Certificate (Post-Master's) · School of Nursing, Tacoma, WA

    Initial: March 10, 2021 · Most recent: March 10, 2021 · Term expires: December 31, 2031 · Next review: Spring 2031

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

Location & contact

Address
12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026
Main phone
253-535-7411
Website
www.plu.edu
IPEDS unit ID
236230

Sources

School facts last reviewed October 6, 2026.

  1. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (WA) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  2. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (WA) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  3. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (WA) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  4. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (WA) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  5. IPEDS data for Pacific Lutheran University (NCES College Navigator) — U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), verified October 6, 2026

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