Seattle, WA
90%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,355 |
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| Declined | + 337 |
| Total Received | 3,692 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI |
| Pacific University Oregon | Forest Grove, OR |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| SAT | 4694 |
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| ACT | 4476 |
Seattle Pacific University, founded in 1891, is a private, church-affiliated, comprehensive university. It was founded in 1891, adopted coeducation in 1910, and gained university status in 1977. Its 43-acre campus is located in downtown Seattle.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 3,813 |
| Established in | 1891 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Methodist |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • APA (American Psychological Association) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities) |
41-acre, urban campus in Seattle (population: 704,352); 965-acre wilderness campus at Blakely Island in San Juan, and 150-acre campus at Camp Casey on Whidbey Island. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue, W
Seattle, WA 98119-1997
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | February 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 15 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
90%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,355 |
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| Declined | + 337 |
| Total Received | 3,692 |
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Ineliz Soto-Fuller
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 800 366-3344
F: 206 281-2669
admissions@spu.edu
| Tuition | $40,464 |
| Room & board | $11,232 |
| Additional fees | $429 |
| Books & supplies | $4,308 |
| Total | $56,433 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $35,839 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $20,594 |
80%
$35,839
Need-based
| Federal | $4,456,482 |
| State | $3,823,254 |
| Institutional | $42,731,128 |
| Other external | $3,195,903 |
| Total | $54,206,767 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $7,077 |
| State | $156,406 |
| Institutional | $13,519,667 |
| Other external | $2,769,317 |
| Total | $16,452,467 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
47%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
45
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 42 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Indonesia Saudi Arabia South Korea Taiwan Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes |
Lisa Hirayama
International Counselor
800 366-3344
international@spu.edu
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