Pacific Lutheran University

Football Program Information

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  • 12180 Park Ave South
  • Tacoma, WA 98447
  • (253) 535-8145
  • http://www.plu.edu
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Year Founded:
1890
Religious Affiliation:
Protestant
College Type:
Private , Suburban
Enrollment:
2655 (full time undergrad)
Tuition In State:
$46,816
Tuition Out of State:
$46,816
Division:
NCAA III
Conference:
Northwest Conference (Division III)
Welcome to the Pacific Lutheran University Football scholarship and program details page. Here you will get specifics on the school and details on their Football program like who to contact about recruiting, names of ... Read More

Welcome to the Pacific Lutheran University Football scholarship and program details page. Here you will get specifics on the school and details on their Football program like who to contact about recruiting, names of past alumni, what scholarship opportunities are available and ways to begin the recruiting process.
Pacific Lutheran University Football Program Recruiting and Coaching Personnel
For anyone who is looking to get recruited it is critical to understand who to get in front of - and NCSA has the information you need. The Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks/Recruiting of the Pacific Lutheran University Football program is Spencer Crace. Additional key personnel are:


  • Director of Football Analytics Michael Byrne

  • Tight Ends George Crace

  • Outside Wide Receivers Ricky Daley

  • Head Track & Field Coach (Throws) Trey Henderson

  • Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backsordinator Jud Keim

  • Assistant Coach (Linebackers) Ketner Kupp

  • Head Coach Brent McAdams

  • Offensive Line Travis Robinson

  • Running Backs Derek Sparks



If you're thinking about becoming a part of the Pacific Lutheran University Football program these are the individuals you'll want to speak to. You'll be able to choose to contact them through email utilizing the link above or call the school to get more details about the school and Football program before deciding if it is the right fit for you personally.
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Athletics Information
Conference:
Northwest Conference (Division III)
Division:
NCAA III
Athletic Director:
Laurie Turner
Football Coaching Staff
  • Michael Byrne Director of Football Analytics
  • George Crace Tight Ends
  • Spencer Crace Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks/Recruiting
  • Ricky Daley Outside Wide Receivers
  • Trey Henderson Head Track & Field Coach (Throws)
  • Jud Keim Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backsordinator
  • Ketner Kupp Assistant Coach (Linebackers)
  • Brent McAdams Head Coach
  • Travis Robinson Offensive Line
  • Derek Sparks Running Backs
What the Coaches are Saying...
Aug 28, 2023

“A Tradition of Excellence...PLU Football will challenge you to excel both on and off the field. We compete at the highest level of small-college football with 20 years of playoff experience, eight national championship games and four national championships. But our players will tell you that the wins that really count are the relationships they have built with one another and the commitment to leadership and service that PLU Football values above all else. We Make the "Big Time" right here!! "Become part of our uniquely successful football program at PLU. Here you will develop friendships that will last a lifetime, learn life lessons that will lead to sucess and have more fun while playing championship football" PLU Staff”

—Coach Jud Keim
Football Academic Minimums
  • GPA: 3.0 (out of 4.0)
  • SAT: 1000 (out of 1600)
  • ACT: 20 (out of 36)
Aug 28, 2023

“Brand new locker room. Young program (in third year) rebuilding a legacy program that has a rich history and amazing alumni base.”

—Coach Brent McAdams
Football Academic Minimums
  • GPA: 3.0 (out of 4.0)
  • SAT: 1000 (out of 1600)
  • ACT: 20 (out of 36)
Sports Offered
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Men's Basketball
  • Men's Golf
  • Men's Lacrosse
  • Men's Soccer
  • Men's Swimming
  • Men's Track
  • Softball
  • Women's Basketball
  • Women's Golf
  • Women's Rowing
  • Women's Soccer
  • Women's Swimming
  • Women's Track
  • Women's Volleyball
Club Sports
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Admissions Contact Info
Admissions Toll Free Phone:
(800) 274-6758
Admissions Phone:
(253) 535-8145
Admissions Email:
[email protected]
Academic Requirements
Academic Selectivity:
Selective
Religious Requirements:
Yes
Specific Religious Requirements:
N/A
Application Information
Application Deadline:
No
Application Deadline Date:
January 1
Application Final Date:
 
Application Priority Date:
 
Notification Date:
 
Rolling Admissions:
Yes
Early Action:
No
Early Action Closing Date:
 
Early Decision:
No
Early Decision Deadline:
 
Common Application:
No
Student Body Averages
ACT
Average Freshman GPA:
0.0
Average ACT Composite:
0
Average ACT English:
0
Average ACT Math:
0
Average ACT Writing:
0
ACT 25th Percentile:
21%
ACT 75th Percentile:
27%
SAT
Average SAT 1 Combined:
0
Average SAT 1 Math:
0
Average SAT 1 Verbal:
0
SAT 25th Percentile:
1040%
SAT 75th Percentile:
1270%
SAT 2 Requirements:
 
Majors
    Most Popular Majors:
  • Business Administration, Nursing, Communication
    Pre-Professional Programs:
    Other Pre-Professional Programs:
    Combined 3-2 Programs:
  • Engineering Dual Degree program.
    Majors Offered:
  • Accounting,
  • Anthropology,
  • Applied Mathematics,
  • Area Studies,
  • Biology,
  • Business Administration, Management, and Operations,
  • Chemistry,
  • Classics and Classical Linguistics,
  • Communication and Media Studies,
  • Computer Engineering,
  • Computer and Information Sciences,
  • Drama and Stagecraft,
  • Economics,
  • Education/Teaching,
  • Educational Administration,
  • Engineering Science,
  • Ethnic and Group Studies,
  • Finance,
  • Fine and Studio Arts,
  • Geology,
  • Germanic Linguistics,
  • Global Studies,
  • History,
  • Interdisciplinary Studies, Other,
  • Literature,
  • Marketing,
  • Mathematics,
  • Mental and Social Health Services,
  • Music,
  • Natural Resources Conservation and Research,
  • Nursing,
  • Philosophy,
  • Physical Education, Kinesiology and Exercise Science,
  • Physics,
  • Political Science and Government,
  • Psychology,
  • Religious Studies,
  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing,
  • Romance Linguistics,
  • Social Work,
  • Sociology,
  • Teacher Development Methods,
  • Teacher Development Specific Subjects,
Location
City/Town Situated In:
Tacoma, WA
Population:
199600
Major City Closest To School:
Seattle
Distance Of Major City:
35 Miles
Closest International Airport:
Seatac, WA
Distance To International Airport:
30 Miles
Closest Other Airport:
Seatac, WA
Distance To Other Airport:
30 Miles
Location Description:

126-acre, suburban campus in Tacoma (population: 199,600), 30 miles from Seattle. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Seattle/Tacoma. Public transportation serves campus.

Demographics
Male:
36.42%
Female:
63.58%
African American:
3.20%
Asian American:
9.55%
Caucasian:
64.89%
Hispanic:
8.50%
International:
3.09%
Other:
1.46%
Student Faculty Ratio:
11:1
Out State Freshmen:
25%
Campus Size:
126 acres
Campus Life
Freshmen In School Housing:
80%
Students Live On Campus:
49%
Students Live Off Campus:
51%
Students Live On Campus During Weekends:
75%
Housing Types:
  • Coed dorms, Single-student apartments, Married-student apartments, Special housing for disabled students, Other
Fraternities & Sororities
Fraternities & Sororities:
N
Number Of Fraternities:
0
Number Of Sororities:
0
Join Fraternities:
 
Join Sororities:
 
ROTC
Air Force ROTC:
No
Navy ROTC:
No
Army ROTC:
Yes
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Toll Free Number:
800 678-3243
Financial Aid Phone:
 
Financial Aid Email:
 
Aid Notification Date:
March 1
Financial Aid Forms:
FAFSA
Tuition Instate:
$46,816
Tuition Out of State:
$46,816
Room & Board:
$5,256
Average Debt On Graduation:
$24,639
Scholarship Numbers
FTF = First Time Freshmen
FTU = Full Time Undergraduate
Average Non-Need Based Athletic Grant and Scholarship Amount:
FTF :$0
FTU : $0
Number of Students Who Received Non-Need Based Athletic Grants and Scholarships:
FTF :0
FTU : 0
Average Non-Need Based Scholarship or Grant Amount:
FTF :$12,954
FTU : $11,635
Average Need-Based Loan Amount:
FTF :$6,930
FTU : $9,067
Average Need-Based-Self-Help-Award Amount:
FTF :$8,633
FTU : $11,085
Average Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Amount:
FTF :$18,186
FTU : $15,898
Average Financial Aid Package:
FTF :$28,330
FTU : $27,906
Average Percentage Of Need Met (Based on EFC):
FTF :91%
FTU : 86%

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