Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Seattle, WA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission stats at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The SPU's 2024 tuition & fees is $38,814 for the academic year 2023-2024. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $23,247.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 3,118 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

SPU ranked 199^th in National Universities and 13^rd in Washington Colleges rankings. Seattle Pacific University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Seattle Pacific University is $38,814. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,850.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $40,544 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,634.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$38,814
Graduate	$20,850

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$40,544
Graduate	$21,634

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Seattle Pacific University is 90.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.00%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,200.

The average graduation rate is 65%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 3,118 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 SPU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	90.98% Acceptance Rate / 15.00% Yield
Test Scores »	1,200 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »	65%
Transfer-out Rate	24%
Retention Rate	79%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	3,118 (2,432 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$23,247

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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SPU Offered Programs
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Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Seattle Pacific University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at SPU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, NAVY
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No