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Seattle Pacific University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Washington

Seattle Pacific University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
83.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹37,95,510Out-of-state
Students
1,762Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a private Christian university in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1891 in conjunction with the Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary. It became the Seattle Seminary and College in 1913, adopted the name Seattle Pacific College two years later, and received its current name in 1977.

Admissions planning estimate

83.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 48.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 91.09%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 91.1% (2,556/2,806; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

83 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,884
Offered a place 2,405
Enrolled 379

15.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1090-1300
4001600
ACT composite20-27
136

What a year costs

₹54,31,336 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹37,95,510
  • Housing₹15,49,033
  • Books & supplies₹86,793
Sticker price ₹54,31,336
After aid (average) ₹23,00,207

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹37,95,510
Out-of-state ₹37,95,510

Average aid awarded: ₹39,43,453 a year.

Outcomes and support

72.4%
Retention
62%
Graduation
79%
Get financial aid
22%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 30.7%
Hispanic 19.2%
Asian 14.3%
Unknown 9.7%
Multiracial 9.3%
African American 8.8%
Pacific Islander 0.6%
Native American 0.5%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Apparel and Textilesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate83.4%
Total Applicants2884
Admitted Applicants2405
Enrolled Applicants379
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1090
SAT Composite 75th %1300
ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹37,95,510
Out-of-State Tuition₹37,95,510
Average Housing Cost₹15,49,033
Books & Supplies₹86,793
Average Net Price₹23,00,207
Students Receiving Aid79%
Average Aid Awarded₹39,43,453
Out-of-State Students22%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.8%
Asian14.3%
Hispanic19.18%
White30.7%
Multiracial9.25%
Native American0.51%
Pacific Islander0.62%
International6.98%
Unknown Race9.65%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate61.95%
Retention Rate72.37%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates1762

Contact

Street Address3307 3rd Ave W
ZIP Code98119
Phone(206) 281-2021
Websitehttps://www.spu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/