Seattle Pacific University

#10 in Washington

4-years Private College In Seattle, WA

Seattle Pacific University (referred to as SPU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Seattle, WA. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Seattle Pacific University is $38,814. The school has a total enrollment of 3,118 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Seattle Pacific University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 2 Year Certificate, 2-4 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$38,814 (2023)
Acceptance Rate90.71%
Student Population3,118
Test Scores1,210 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate65%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Seattle Pacific University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (9/1/1933 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Seattle Pacific University is $38,814 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Seattle Pacific University is $20,850 for academic year 2021-2022. Seattle Pacific University offers the alternative tuition plans. 95 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $23,247 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Seattle Pacific University is 90.71% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.23%. The average SAT score is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 24. Seattle Pacific University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,118 students are attending at Seattle Pacific University (2,432 undergraduate students). There are 211 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 227 part-time faculty working for Seattle Pacific University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 571 (full-time) and 280 (part-time). The graduation rate at Seattle Pacific University is 65% and transfer-out rate is 24%. The retention rate is 79% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Seattle Pacific University offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Seattle Pacific University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Seattle Pacific University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Seattle Pacific University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers