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Seattle Pacific University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Seattle, WA

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$35,100

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 2,640, 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.

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.

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3k

Students enrolled

29%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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

Federal Grant Aid $6,025
State Grant Aid $8,599
Institution Grant Aid $31,711
Pell Grant Aid $4,729

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

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

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 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

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

9

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

10

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

14

History

BA

MA

DOC

15

History

BA

MA

DOC

16

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

17

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

18

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

19

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

20

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

21

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

22

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

23

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

24

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

25

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

26

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

27

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.