School Information

68.9
Total Enrollment 4,000
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Seattle Pacific University

http://www.spu.edu
3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, Washington 98119-1997
(206) 281-2000

“Seattle Pacific University seeks to be a premier Christian University fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.”

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Free Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Seattle Pacific University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 88.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $14,393), and 60% receive loans ($6,259 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,544.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Seattle Pacific University is $23,116 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,973 people applied to Seattle Pacific University. Of the applicants, 93.0% were admitted (90.0% male & 94.0% female ) and 37.0% accepted (40.0% male and 36.0% female)

Of the 3,016 undergraduate students at Seattle Pacific University, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (93.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 68.0% of the 984 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     54.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     87.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     51.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     66.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     74.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Early Action :November 15th or April 1st Regular : February 1st or July 1st **Transfer students studying nursing may apply only for Autumn Quarter, and the deadline is January 15.
Admissions Office Phone 206-281-2021
Admissions Office Email admissions@spu.edu
Admissions Office Address Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Seattle Pacific University 3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 115 Seattle, Washington 98119-1922
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/applyingtospu/applynow.asp
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Seattle Pacific University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Seattle Pacific University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
Seattle Pacific University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 12
European Studies/Civilization 1
Latin American Studies 11
Biological and biomedical sciences 56
Biochemistry 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 120 45
Accounting 15
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 40
Business/Commerce, General 103
Finance, General 0
Management Information Systems, General 1 5
Organizational Behavior Studies 1
Communication, journalism, and related programs 56
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 56
Computer and information sciences and support services 11
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 11
Education 13 91 8
Art Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 10 1
Curriculum and Instruction 12
Education, General 7
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 9 0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Reading Teacher Education 1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 57
Social Science Teacher Education 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 8
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 0
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 2
Engineering 23
Computer Engineering, General 2
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 18
Engineering Science 3
English language and literature/letters 43 17
Creative Writing 17
English Language and Literature, General 43
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 62
Apparel and Textiles, General 21
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 16
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 20
Human Development and Family Studies, General 5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 18
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 0
French Language and Literature 10
German Language and Literature 0
Linguistics 1
Russian Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 72 32
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 20
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 12
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 72
History 30
History, General 30
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 20
General Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 20
Mathematics and statistics 11
Applied Mathematics 0
Mathematics and Statistics, Other 1
Mathematics, General 10
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 21 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8 0
Philosophy and religious studies 12
Philosophy 12
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences 0
Chemistry, General 4
Physics, General 2
Psychology 61 30 16
Clinical Psychology 16
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 16
Psychology, General 61 14 0
School Psychology 0
Social sciences 86
Development Economics and International Development 1
Economics, General 8
Political Science and Government, General 29
Social Sciences, Other 1
Sociology 47
Theology and religious vocations 29
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 0
Religious Education 17
Theology/Theological Studies 12
Visual and performing arts 67
Art/Art Studies, General 10
Design and Visual Communications, General 19
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Interior Design 19
Music, General 13
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
 
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