- AcademicsB+
- ValueA
- DiversityB+
- CampusB+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationA-
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeB
- SafetyB+
Seattle Pacific University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Methodist
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Seattle Pacific University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87%
SAT Range
990-1230
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$29,174/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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- Flexible repayment options, and strong borrower protections
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 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.57 responses
- 54%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.57 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,998Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
89%
Poll
- 93%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.58 responses
Poll
- 72%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.100 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 84%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.43 responses
Seattle Pacific University Reviews
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I really like the small school atmosphere of the place. You make good friends that you most likely will have multiple classes with so it makes it easier to study and makes class more fun. The teachers have a lot of knowledge and are very receptive to feedback. Campus is beautiful and really well taken care of! The only down fall is that since they are a Christian school you are required to take quite a few in depth theology classes, regardless of your major. This takes up a lot of time, credits, and money for classes that may not be applicable for some people.
I have immensely enjoyed my time at Seattle Pacific University. Although the campus is small, it is a beautiful oasis nestled in the affable Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, with plenty of city to explore! The food--Gwinn--is amazing, and you'll love the buffet-style cafeteria featuring amazing cookies you can stash in your backpack for later. I have learned so much during my time at SPU, due to the excellent academics and engaging professors. Give it a chance and I promise you'll love it just as much as I do!
Seattle Pacific University is a great school! The professors connect with their students and truly want them to succeed in college and their future careers. Also, the learning atmosphere is phenomenal, as the small class sizes make it possible to ask many questions during the lecture. Overall, the campus is beautifully maintained in a great location.