PLU MBA Ranking

Can you tell me about the ranking of PLU or Pacific Lutheran University as I am planning to pursue MBA (Master in Business Administration) program from there?

[Kiran Chandar]

The university consistently ranks among the top 20 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Universities in the West and recently was also named fourth in the West for Best Colleges for Veterans.

The 2012 U.S. News College and University rankings listed PLU as the sixth best value university in the west region.

It also ranks in the top 4% of Master’s universities nationwide by Washington Monthly College Guide.

PLU MBA

Pacific Lutheran University MBA Program is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.

Admission Requirements:

All applicants must submit:
• Application Form
• GMAT or GRE (standard application)
• Statement of Professional Goals (standard application)
• Resume (standard application)
• Official transcript (standard application)
• Two letters of recommendation (standard application)

International applicants must also submit:
• TOEFL or IELTS score report, determination of English proficiency is at the sole discretion of PLU
• I-20 Evaluation Documents
• Declaration of Finances

Fee Structure

Nine to 11 month education plan
Term Credit hours Cost
Fall 2015 4 courses (16 credits) $18,560
J-Term 2016 1 course (4 credits) $4,640
Spring 2016 4 courses (16 credits) $18,560
Optional Summer emphasis Summer 2016 2 courses (8 credits) $5,600

Twenty month education plan
Term Credit hours Cost
Fall 2015 2 courses (8 credits) $9,280
J-Term 2016 1 course(4 credits) $4,640
Spring 2016 2 courses (8 credits) $9,280
Optional Summer emphasis Summer 2016 2 courses (8 credits) $5,600
Fall 2016 2 courses (8 credits) $9,280
Spring 2017 2 courses (8 credits) $9,280


Contact Detail:
Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Avenue S.
Tacoma, WA 98447
253-535-7411