Overview
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| Location | Seattle, Washington |
| Online | spu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Seattle, Washington, Seattle Pacific University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Free Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,923 prospective students applied, and 3,555 were granted admission. Of those admitted 655 enrolled in the school. 2,967 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 634 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $46,728 plus fees of $516. SPU is ranked 289 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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SPU is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Seattle Pacific University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#289 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#197 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Washington
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Washington
#284 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1160 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.58 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $930 |
| Other Fees | $516 |
| Room and Board | $12,687 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,783 |
| Total One Year Cost | $64,644 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236577 IPEDS survey data for Seattle Pacific University.
Current students may use the Seattle Pacific University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.