Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA

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Undergrad Christian Life

Tuition & Fees

$42,702

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
680
25th
550
75th
670
25th
530
75th
30
25th
20
75th
26
25th
17
75th
27
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,533
Declined 362
Total Received 3,895
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Private

2,432

undergraduate students

686

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University is a private four-year Christian university that is known for its programs in Business, Education, and Nursing. It is located on a 43-acre campus in downtown Seattle, Washington.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,118
Established in 1891
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

Social Networks

41-acre, urban campus in Seattle (population: 724,745); 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.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue, W
Seattle, WA
98119-1997

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
55%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
87%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
680
25th
550
75th
670
25th
530
75th
30
25th
20
75th
26
25th
17
75th
27
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) February 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,533
Declined 362
Total Received 3,895

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$23,247

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $38,814
Housing $8,469
Food $7,029
Additional fees $3,888
Books & supplies $768
Total $58,968
Average Financial Aid - $23,247
Total with Avg. Aid $35,721

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 737-8826
F: 206 281-2835
sfs-info@spu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Basketball yes yes
Gymnastics yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bowling, cross-country, floor pickleball, hockey, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Northwest Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, Pacific West Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Development Economics and International Development yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Ecology yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Fashion/Apparel Design yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
General Studies yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Industrial and Organizational Psychology yes yes
Information Technology yes
Interior Design yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Linguistics yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Therapy/Therapist yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Practice yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Physiology, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry

3,118

total students

71%

in-state

29%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

78%

2,432
students

Female
67%
1,636

Male
33%
796

22%

686
students

Female
74%
506

Male
26%
180

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

2,332
students

Female
68%
1,582

Male
32%
750

4%

100
students

Female
54%
54

Male
46%
46

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
17%
Hispanic/Latino
39%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
9%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1

Winter: November 15

Spring: March 1

Summer: May 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

quarter hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 43
Countries most often represented China
Indonesia
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes

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