Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| 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 4,359 prospective students applied, and 4,008 were granted admission. Of those admitted 580 enrolled in the school. 2,840 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 603 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $35,100 plus fees of $546. SPU is ranked 297 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Value
SPU is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Seattle Pacific University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#297 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#210 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Washington
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Washington
#133 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1300 |
| ACT | 20/28 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $942 |
| Other Fees | $546 |
| Room and Board | $13,404 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,774 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,766 |
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% |
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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.