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Pacific Lutheran University Women's Volleyball

Welcome to the Pacific Lutheran University women's volleyball recruiting profile. Pacific Lutheran competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Northwest Conference from Tacoma, Washington. Led by head coach Kevin Aoki, Pacific Lutheran University pairs a 78% acceptance rate with a 69% graduation rate and a $22,299 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
16
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Northwest Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,126
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
78%
State
Washington
City
Tacoma
Address
12180 Park Ave South

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 66% of matches over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Kevin Aoki
Volleyball Head Coach
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Halle Hetzler
Volleyball Assistant Coach
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Kylai Cooley
Assistant Coach
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Rusty Carlson
Volleyball Assistant Coach
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Darren Aoki
Volleyball Recruiting Coordinator For Hawaii
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 68% of D3 women's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
82%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
69%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$52,212
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$66,990
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 63% of D3 women's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$50,096
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$50,096
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,385
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$22,299
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 93% of D3 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$234,800
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$84,317
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