SPU Seattle 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Seattle Pacific University was $26,153. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SPU Seattle

SPU Seattle net price calculator

$26,153

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of SPU Seattle for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,153	$2,214 (8%)	$18,699	$19,484	$22,438	$28,785	$31,484
2021	$28,367	$420 (2%)	$20,772	$20,918	$24,278	$30,211	$35,993
2020	$27,947	$1,599 (5%)	$19,900	$20,595	$24,790	$29,341	$35,185
2019	$29,546	$1,532 (5%)	$22,794	$22,944	$25,871	$31,087	$34,684
2018	$31,078	$1,904 (7%)	$23,968	$28,351	$28,298	$30,221	$34,969
2017	$29,174	$2,040 (8%)	$22,530	$24,357	$26,150	$29,247	$33,206
2016	$27,134	$591 (2%)	$20,544	$20,101	$24,145	$28,191	$32,081
2015	$26,543	$553 (2%)	$18,914	$19,256	$23,712	$27,876	$32,511
2014	$25,990	--	$17,532	$19,524	$23,246	$28,425	$32,199

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Seattle Pacific University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$53,766	$10,878 (17%)	$35,646	$17,178	$942
2021	$64,644	$3,192 (5%)	$47,244	$16,470	$930
2020	$61,452	$2,658 (5%)	$45,078	$15,474	$900
2019	$58,794	$2,309 (4%)	$42,939	$14,985	$870
2018	$56,485	$1,534 (3%)	$40,893	$14,752	$840
2017	$54,951	$3,399 (7%)	$38,940	$14,970	$1,041
2016	$51,552	$1,948 (4%)	$37,086	$13,425	$1,041
2015	$49,604	$1,930 (4%)	$35,472	$13,106	$1,026
2014	$47,674	$2,227 (5%)	$33,813	$12,835	$1,026
2013	$45,447	--	$32,067	$12,381	$999

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does SPU Seattle provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,779 dormitories available to its students at $7,350 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at SPU Seattle is $817 per month.
Does SPU Seattle provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at SPU Seattle for one academic year is $6,054, which works out to $673 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SPU Seattle estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $942.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SPU Seattle estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,774

If living off-campus, with family: $3,774

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,774
How much is SPU Seattle application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SPU Seattle offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Seattle Pacific University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$975	$886
For out-of-state students	$975	$886

Housing and Meal

Seattle Pacific University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Seattle Pacific University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,054	$7,350	N/A	21	1,779
2021	$5,766	$6,921	N/A	21	1,779
2020	$5,613	$6,672	N/A	21	1,779
2019	$5,397	$6,399	N/A	21	1,779
2018	$5,139	$6,093	N/A	21	1,783
2017	$4,941	$5,883	N/A	21	1,787
2016	$4,653	$5,700	N/A	21	1,787

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Seattle Pacific University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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