Seattle Pacific University Comparison

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Overview

SPU
Location Seattle, WA
Setting Large City
Enrollment 3,118
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #270
Religious Affiliation Free Methodist
Status Non-profit
Website spu.edu
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Costs

SPU
Tuition (In State) $36,504
Tuition (Out of State) $36,504
Room & Board $14,409
Avg Net Price $26,549
Avg Grant Aid $25,359
% Receiving Grant Aid 99%

Admission

SPU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 3,895
Admitted 3,533
Acceptance Rate 90.7%
Enrolled % 15.2%
Avg High School GPA 3.53
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 20/27
SAT Range 1080/1350
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jul 11, 2025

Academics

SPU
Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (13%)
  • Social Sciences (11%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (11%)
  • Health Professions (9%)
  • Psychology (8%)

Outcomes

SPU
Graduation Rate 74%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $50,400
Making Student Loan Payments 82%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,603
Median Loan Payment $264

Diversity

SPU
% Men 31%
% Women 69%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 61%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 10%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 8%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

SPU
% In-State 71%
% Out-of-State 26%

Campus

SPU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/