Seattle Pacific University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,779
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	66%

Located in Seattle, Washington, SPU Seattle is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. SPU Seattle operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that SPU Seattle is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Seattle Pacific University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, SPU Seattle emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

SPU Seattle boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,646

Cost of attendance at Seattle Pacific University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,646

Cost of attendance at Seattle Pacific University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Seattle Pacific University received on average $37,230 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$37,230

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	244	37%	$4,706	$1,148,265
Other Federal Grant	246	38%	$6,025	$1,482,183
State Grant/Scholarships	241	37%	$8,599	$2,072,308
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	644	99%	$31,711	$20,421,861
Total Grant & Scholarships	644	99%	$37,230	$23,976,352

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Seattle Pacific University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Seattle Pacific University students is 65.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.0%.

65.9%

asian 71.6% 48 students
African American 47.6% 10 students
white 69.8% 294 students
unknown 57.1% 4 students
hawaiian 62.5% 5 students
hispanic 54.0% 40 students
International Students 64.7% 11 students
Mixed Race 57.4% 39 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Seattle Pacific University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Seattle Pacific University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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