Seattle Pacific University has faith in students: Faith in providing them with opportunity, community, challenge, and an affordable path to a college degree.

Located in the leading city of Seattle, SPU provides students with countless opportunities. Our students grow in skill, gain experience, and apply Christian faith to prepare for careers and engage the world’s needs.

SPU is ranked among the best universities in the nation. And with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, our classes help students reach their goals. Students take part in life-changing, diverse community with thriving dorm life, events, intramurals, student clubs, and more. SPU is home to 13 NCAAII teams.

In response to the rising costs of college across the nation, SPU offers incredible scholarship opportunities and a cap on future tuition increases.

The result? SPU students graduate informed, skilled, and resilient — ready and able to change the world.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 15

Acceptance Rate

91%

SAT Range

1010-1160

ACT Range

20-27

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$28,367 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$32,384 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

99%

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Academics

Professors

B+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

9:1

Evening Degree Programs

93%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 54 responses

61%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 67 responses

52%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 67 responses

Majors

Online

Online Programs Offered

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
59%
On Campus
2%
Online
39%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

2,606 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

41%

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Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 55 responses

Female
29%
Conservative, middle class, and friendly.
27%
Friendly
22%
Learning
9%
Conservative
4%
Family
4%
Stressed
4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

89%

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Poll

94%

of students say they don't have Greek life. 68 responses

Poll

70%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 110 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 51 responses

Community-oriented
39%
Private
35%
Cool
6%
Progressive
6%
Important
4%
Rigorous
4%
Adaptable
2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$49,100 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

65%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National

83%

84%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 43 responses

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I started Seattle pacific about 3 months ago, Seattle pacific is a great school full of great people willing to help anyone, I enjoy the campus Ames library is my favorite spot to be, I lived in Hill hall and life there is really enjoyable, all the people who are there do a great job and bringing students together. From what I experienced, being there is great I made new friends, friends that actually care about me. The classes there are awesome the teacher and the 1 on 1 conversations with your professors are very useful. Something that I kinda don't like is the cafeteria, mainly because there is always something broken, considering the amount of money a student pays there, food should be better other than that there is not much to say about this institution, I love walking around campus, and meeting new people and Seattle pacific has done a good job.

My first year here was absolutely horrible! It is extremely overpriced, especially if you are out-of-state. Don't be fooled by the great scholarships--they won't increase it with increasing tuition costs. And they don't care about minorities, it's pretty clear. I had two friends with very racist roommates have a very hard time leaving their dorm. One of them was paid off in order to stay in her dorm. The other had to move to a more expensive dorm. My first two roommates lied about me and left the dorm without telling me until the day of, showing how little SPU cares about student life. I can't transfer a lot of my credits from SPU either. Crappy advisors unless you know them and the system well enough. Could not discourage you more from this school. There's a reason why I spiraled into a deep depression here, just saying.

Seattle Pacific University is a christian-based private college which may turn some heads away. However, the student body and faculty is highly progressive and are working towards making the school a more welcoming place. The professors and academics are high level and allow for an expansive level of different life paths.

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