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SPU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 59%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at SPU are primarily White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Seattle Pacific University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 96% more female students than male students enrolled at Seattle Pacific University with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SPU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Seattle Pacific University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
34%
Women
66%
Enrollment by gender for Seattle Pacific University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
763
Women
1,498

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 21%

SPU draws 77 percent of students from Washington, 21 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Washington, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Seattle Pacific University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
77%
Out of State
21%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
2%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$72,206 per year

48% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,261
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 7.6%
Part-time undergraduates 4.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236577.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026