Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003788
- Phone: (206) 934-3800
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
90.61%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$24,264Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Seattle Pacific University (SPU)
1701 Broadway Avenue, Seattle, WA
SPU, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Seattle, Washington, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. The Free Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. SPU has a yearly student enrollment of nearly four thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at SPU. A score in a range of 1550 - 1875 on the SAT, or 22 - 28 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Approximately 70% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 23% of those accepted choosing to attend.
The cost of tuition is nearly $33,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,400 per year. Students enrolled at SPU may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Seattle Pacific University "Falcons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Gymnastics (NCAA Division II)
Students should visit the Seattle Pacific University website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants SPU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Seattle Pacific University is about 3,700, with undergraduate students making up about 78% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $45,000-$54,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,200-$1,500 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $26,549 |
Receiving Student Loans | 63% | $7,082 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Seattle Pacific University may provide student services like:
- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Seattle Pacific University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Seattle Pacific University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Physiology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Molecular Biology (B)
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- Organizational Psychology (D, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Urban Studies (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Seattle Pacific University.
- Antioch University - Seattle in Keene, NH (2 miles away)
- Seattle University in Seattle, WA (3 miles away)
- Northwest University in Seattle, WA (8 miles away)
- University of Puget Sound in Port Angeles, WA (27 miles away)
- Pacific Lutheran University in Yakima, WA (35 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Washington
- Browse our list of private colleges in Washington
- Compare other Washington Christian and Bible Colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003788
- Phone: (206) 934-3800
- School Homepage