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Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University is a medium, private institution located in Seattle, wa. Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University offers undergraduate degrees in 90 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
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1,776 undergraduates
$38,814 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Seattle Pacific University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 83.4%
SAT score average 1191
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.38
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

July
01
258 days away Application deadline date

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November
15
30 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Seattle Pacific University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,814
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,498
Books & supplies $768
Other expenses $3,888
Cost of attendance* $58,968
Average financial aid package $34,131
Estimated cost $24,837 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,814
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,498
Books & supplies $768
Other expenses $3,888
Cost of attendance* $58,968
Average financial aid package $34,131
Estimated cost $24,837 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Seattle Pacific University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,776, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

2,261

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
35%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
17%
Asian %
14%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
17%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Seattle Pacific University, students love their Centurions. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
2062812000
https://spu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Centurions

Falconettes

Forensics organization

Amnesty international

University players

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Seattle Pacific University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Seattle Pacific University?

Seattle Pacific University is located in Seattle, wa.

What is the acceptance rate at Seattle Pacific University? 

The acceptance rate for Seattle Pacific University is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for Seattle Pacific University?

The average high school GPA for Seattle Pacific University students was 3.38.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Seattle Pacific University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Seattle Pacific University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $235,872.

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