Seattle Pacific University
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$35,100
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About Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Seattle, Washington. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,640, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 61 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,100.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
92% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1300
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Students enrolled
29%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
46%
Hispanic
14%
Asian
14%
Two or more races
8%
Black
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Unknown
4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Female student population
69%
Socio-economic diversity
37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $35,100 | $35,100 |
Graduate | $24,273 | $24,273 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $942 |
On-campus room and board | $13,404 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,774 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,404 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,774 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,774 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $53,220 | $53,220 |
Off-campus without family | $53,220 | $53,220 |
Off-campus with family | $39,816 | $39,816 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
38%
State Grant Aid
37%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
37%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
French Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish and Iberian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
French Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish and Iberian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish and Iberian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
French Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
French Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish and Iberian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
13Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
14History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
15History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
17Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
18Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
22Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
23Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
24Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
25Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
26Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
27Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Costume Design
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Costume Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Costume Design
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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