Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a four-year, 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 statistics 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's acceptance rate is 90.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.00%. The median SAT scores is 1200 and the ACT socre is 23.

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

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.

Undergraduate$38,814
Graduate$20,850
Undergraduate$40,544
Graduate$21,634

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


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »90.98% Acceptance Rate / 15.00% Yield
Test Scores »1,200 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »65%
Transfer-out Rate24%
Retention Rate79%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio8.33% (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

Learning Opportunities and Campus 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
ROTCArmy, NAVY
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Seattle Pacific University Directory Information

Address3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119-1997
Phone206-281-2000
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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