Grad School

School of Nursing - Pacific Lutheran University

Graduate School
TACOMA, WA
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School Within: Pacific Lutheran University

Address

12180 PARK AVENUE S

TACOMA, WA 98447

Website

plu.edu/nursing

Telephone

(253) 535-7672

From School of Nursing - Pacific Lutheran University

Ranked as one of the top 100 graduate nursing programs in the US by US News and World Report, the PLU nursing graduate programs are designed to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to lead change, promote health, and elevate care in various roles and settings. Since 1990, our graduate nursing programs have been providing outstanding, diversified clinical experience and instruction to students in the Seattle and Tacoma area.

At the Master of Science in Nursing level, we offer both a BSN-MSN track and an entry-level MSN track for students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. We are the only school in Washington state that offers an entry-level MSN program.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares nurses at the highest level of proficiency as they learn to translate science into clinical practice. Students develop the skills to lead collaboratively, integrate research into care, design better healthcare delivery systems, and be leaders in the nursing profession.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

December 1

Deadline for International Students

Admissions Website

plu.edu/admission-graduate

Application Fee

$500 graduate student scholarship

Masters and Doctoral Programs

Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing

The Entry-level Master of Science in Nursing is open for students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, in any majors. Students will sit for the licensure exam after completing the pre-licensure coursework in the first 15 months, and can continue with the MSN courses in the second year while working as a registered nurse on a part-time basis.

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Applying

Acceptance Rate

Total Graduate Students

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GMAT

LSAT

MCAT

TOEFL

IELTS

Application Website

plu.edu/admission-graduate/apply

Interview Required

Personal Statement Required

Academic Transcripts Required

Application Fee Waivers Available

Yes

Letters of Recommendation Required

Academics

Part-time Classes Available

Weekend Classes Available

Evening Classes Available

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Full-Time In-State Tuition

Full-Time Out-of-State Tuition

Part-Time In-State Tuition

Part-Time Out-of-State Tuition

Received Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid

Financial Aid Website

plu.edu/admission-graduate/cost-aid

Work Study Program Available

Yes

Teaching/Research Fellowship Available

Campus Resources

International Students Office

Yes

International Office URL

Disability Services

Yes

Veterans Services

Yes

Childcare Services

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Outcomes

Average Salary After Graduation

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade C
Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Nightlife
grade A minus

Median Household Income

$56,838

National

$64,994

Median Rent

$1,199

National

$1,096

Median Home Value

$254,800

National

$229,800