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Overview |
SPU | |||
| Location | Seattle, WA | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 2,659 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #246 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | spu.edu | |||
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Costs |
SPU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,965 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,965 | |||
| Room & Board | $15,498 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $26,155 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,070 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% |
Admission |
SPU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 2,806 | |||
| Admitted | 2,556 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
SPU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % Men | 6% | |||
| % Women | 16% | |||
| 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 | |||
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| % 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 | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/