Applying to SPU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
90.98% 1,200
Seattle Pacific University's acceptance rate is 90.98% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,806 students applied and 2,553 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into SPU.
SPU's acceptance rate places 13rd out of 21 Washington colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,200 and the ACT score is 23 at SPU. SPU's SAT score ranks 8th out of 13 Washington colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to SPU, recommendations is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Seattle Pacific University is 90.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.00%. 946 men and 1,860 women applied to SPU and 842 men and 1,711 women students were accepted.
Among them, 126 men and 257 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SPU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SPU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,8069461,86000
Admitted2,5538421,71100
Enrolled38312625700
Acceptance Rate 90.98%89.01%91.99%--
Yield 15.00%14.96%15.02%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Seattle Pacific University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 80 students (21% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 17 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SPU.
The median SAT score is 1,200 with 600 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 520 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 20 at SPU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Seattle Pacific University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at SPU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total105012001320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530600660
SAT Math520600660
ACT Composite202328
ACT Math182326
ACT English192329
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Seattle Pacific University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at SPU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Seattle Pacific University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
SPU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Seattle Pacific University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SPU.
Admission Information for Applying to SPU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationhttps://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions
Online Applicationhttps://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply
Calendar SystemQuarter
Course for High School StudentsOffers outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)
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