Overview

Students who complete the Engineering Dual Degree program earn two degrees — one from PLU and the other from an ABET-accredited engineering school. The total length of study is usually five years: three years at PLU and two years at the engineering school. Hence, the program is often referred to as “3-2 Engineering.”

The PLU Degree

The students in the Dual-Degree Engineering program at Pacific Lutheran University are awarded a degree when the PLU requirements are satisfied and the program of study at the engineering school is completed. The PLU degree most often awarded to Dual-Degree students is the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physics. The physics degree can be selected for all engineering subdisciplines, but students wishing to study chemical engineering or biomedical engineering often choose to obtain the B.A. in Chemistry from PLU.

Affiliated Engineering Schools and Available Engineering Majors

As indicated in the table below, many subdisciplines of engineering are available to students in Dual-Degree Engineering, including electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, and biomedical engineering. Formal agreements are maintained with Columbia University in New York City and Washington University in St. Louis. Occasionally, a student may choose to transfer to a non-affiliated institution for the final two years of study, but in such cases there can be additional requirements imposed by the engineering school. PLU students who have participated in 3-2 Engineering tell us of their rich cultural and academic experiences at both schools, and they are routinely very pleased with their decision to have participated in the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astronomy

College Physics

General Physics

General Physics Laboratory

Musical Acoustics

Waves and Fluids

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology General Engineering & Technology View 1152 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out the application.

Personal essay: the essay should be at least 250 words.

Official transcripts must be translated to English from all secondary upper schools you’ve attended.

Academic recommendation: the academic recommendation must be from a qualified person familiar with your academic record such as a principal, teacher, or counselor.

You must meet PLU’s general English proficiency requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53831 USD / year

≈ 53831 USD / year
Out-of-State

53831 USD / year

≈ 53831 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53831 USD / year

≈ 53831 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The PLU Degree

Affiliated Engineering Schools and Available Engineering Majors

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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