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Seattle Pacific University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Seattle, WA

$46,728

Avg tuition

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About Seattle Pacific University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Free Methodist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Seattle Pacific University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Seattle, Washington. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,702, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 60 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $46,728.

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.

91% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1160

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

4k

Students enrolled

94%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

White

50%

Hispanic

13%

Asian

13%

Two or more races

8%

Black

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Unknown

3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

68%

Socio-economic diversity

41% 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 $46,728 $46,728
Graduate $31,896 $31,896

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $930
On-campus room and board $12,687
On-campus other expenses $3,783
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,687
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,783
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,783

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $64,128 $64,128
Off-campus without family $64,128 $64,128
Off-campus with family $51,441 $51,441

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

41%

State Grant Aid

31%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,983
State Grant Aid $10,321
Institution Grant Aid $26,624
Pell Grant Aid $4,551

Financial Outlook

$25k

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

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC