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Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a private Christian university in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1891 in conjunction with the Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary. It became the Seattle Seminary and College in 1913, adopted the name Seattle Pacific College two years later, and received its current name in 1977.

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83%

Acceptance

$24,488

Net price

1,762

Enrollment

62%

Grad rate

Report Card

B

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

83%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

24

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,488

Average net price

$40,407

In-state tuition

$40,407

Out-of-state tuition

$16,491

Room & board

$924

Books & supplies

$56,826

Total cost of attendance

35%

Students receiving Pell grants

49%

Students with federal loans

$24,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$20,735
$30–48K
$18,559
$48–75K
$19,332
$75–110K
$27,976
$110K+
$29,819

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$64,506

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$51,496

Median earnings (6 yrs)

62%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$15,613

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,762

Total enrollment

3%

Part-time

20

Avg. age at entry

23%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women
35% men

Race & ethnicity

White
31%
Hispanic
19%
Asian
14%
Two or more races
9%
Black
9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%

Seattle Pacific University FAQ

Is Seattle Pacific University a public or private school?

Seattle Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution located in Seattle, WA.

What is the acceptance rate at Seattle Pacific University?

Seattle Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 83%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Seattle Pacific University cost?

The average annual net price at Seattle Pacific University is $24,488 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $40,407.

What is the graduation rate at Seattle Pacific University?

About 62% of students at Seattle Pacific University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Seattle Pacific University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Seattle Pacific University students earn a median of $64,506 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Seattle Pacific University?

Admitted students at Seattle Pacific University have an ACT midpoint of 24. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Seattle Pacific University?

Seattle Pacific University enrolls about 1,762 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.

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