A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SPU are primarily White with a smaller Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 119% more female students than male students enrolled at Seattle Pacific University with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SPU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31%
|
| Women |
69%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
976
|
| Women |
2,142
|
SPU serves a low number of students outside of Washington, with 71 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
71%
|
| Out of State |
26%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 7.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236577 IPEDS survey data for Seattle Pacific University.