Seattle Pacific University

seattle, Washington
4-year Private university
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Overview

Seattle Pacific University is a private institution established in 1891 with an urban setting located in Seattle. It is ranked 269 in National Universities in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $38,814. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,428. It practices a quarter-based academic calendar.

#269 in national universities
Setting
Urban
Location seattle, Washington
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1891
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
2,428 Undergraduates
Website http://spu.edu/

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$55,737
Cost of Attendance
$25,995
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $38,814
Outstate Tuition Fee $38,814
Room and Board Fees $15,498
$45,290 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

91% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, EIKEN, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$35,463 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$33,355 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $55,737
67% Students with need received Financial Aid
7.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
In-State Matching Merit Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility Resident of Washington, Oregon, California, or Hawaii
Minimum Criteria A 3.7-3.89 GPA (unweighted) and test scores (SAT 1270+ or ACT 27+), or a 3.9-4.0 GPA (unweighted)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
SPU Merit Scholarships
Total Worth $5,000-$21,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria based on a holistic review of students’ academic performance and application
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Distinguished Scholar Award* (5 awarded)
Total Worth Full Tuition
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline November 1

Other Scholarships

Christian Leaders Award
Total Worth $3,000
Details Awarded to first-year students whose SPU application demonstrated a commitment to Christian faith as well as outstanding involvements and leadership.
See all Scholarships

Students

2,428 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
79% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
53% Students graduate within 6 years