Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), often referred to as MSquare, is a private university located in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1890, it is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. As a private institution, PLU operates independently of state government control, relying on tuition, donations, and endowments for funding. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on liberal arts, professional studies, and global engagement. Private universities like PLU typically have smaller class sizes and more personalized education compared to public universities, which are state-funded and often larger in scale.
