Pacific Lutheran University had a total enrollment of 2,797 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Lutheran University is 2,595 students and the part-time enrollment is 202. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pacific Lutheran University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.9% White, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Two or More Races, 10.5% Asian, 5.61% Black or African American, 2.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.644% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.1%), followed by White Male (17%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.6%), followed by White Male (14.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.3%).