Seattle Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2197 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #592 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #539 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 57 | In Washington |
| #3 of 11 | In Seattle |
| #770 of 1,095 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Free Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 2,082
- Graduates
- 577
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- spu.edu
Seattle Pacific University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Seattle Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 89% | 92% |
| Applicants | 2,806 | 946 | 1,860 |
| Admissions | 2,556 | 846 | 1,710 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 381 | 130 | 251 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
480 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
98 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
80 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Seattle Pacific University are 1050-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
17 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Seattle Pacific University are 20-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1085 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 429 (16%) |
| Asian | 418 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 224 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 202 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 189 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 91 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Seattle Pacific University is $26,155 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,348 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,024 |
| $48-75K | $23,893 |
| $75-110K | $29,476 |
| $110K+ | $32,524 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,965 | $20,520 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,965 | $20,520 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,965 | $20,520 |
| Fee in-district | $849 | $330 |
| Fee in-state | $849 | $330 |
| Fee out-of-state | $849 | $330 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,775 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,498 |
| Room charge | $8,469 |
| Meal charge | $7,029 |
Seattle Pacific University majors
Seattle Pacific University has granted 641 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 223 master's across 16 programs, and 49 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Seattle Pacific University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 87 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 80 | ||
| Psychology, General | 62 | 12 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 60 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 26 | ||
| Computer Science | 25 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 20 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 19 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 17 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | 13 | |
| Physiology, General | 16 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | ||
| Creative Writing | 15 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 15 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 15 | ||
| Education, General | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 15 | ||
| History, General | 14 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 14 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 13 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 11 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 9 | ||
| Illustration | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 8 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 8 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Interior Design | 7 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Ecology | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 4 | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 4 | ||
| General Studies | 4 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 3 | ||
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| French Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 1 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Costume Design | 1 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Linguistics | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 641 | 223 | 49 |
Seattle Pacific University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 56% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Seattle Pacific University has published 2,471 scientific papers with 52,815 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 16 | 88 |
| 1993 | 21 | 118 |
| 1994 | 17 | 145 |
| 1995 | 17 | 153 |
| 1996 | 19 | 162 |
| 1997 | 23 | 165 |
| 1998 | 28 | 205 |
| 1999 | 29 | 238 |
| 2000 | 26 | 273 |
| 2001 | 36 | 315 |
| 2002 | 36 | 374 |
| 2003 | 40 | 407 |
| 2004 | 43 | 457 |
| 2005 | 54 | 567 |
| 2006 | 34 | 744 |
| 2007 | 62 | 833 |
| 2008 | 77 | 942 |
| 2009 | 78 | 1064 |
| 2010 | 70 | 1306 |
| 2011 | 103 | 1465 |
| 2012 | 114 | 1593 |
| 2013 | 86 | 1980 |
| 2014 | 115 | 2205 |
| 2015 | 110 | 2530 |
| 2016 | 108 | 2573 |
| 2017 | 146 | 2816 |
| 2018 | 111 | 2993 |
| 2019 | 130 | 3664 |
| 2020 | 133 | 4089 |
| 2021 | 112 | 4404 |
| 2022 | 120 | 4142 |
| 2023 | 104 | 4317 |
| 2024 | 78 | 4103 |
Seattle Pacific University alumni
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Jeff Probst
- Occupations
- film directortelevision presenterexecutive producer
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Lee Probst is an American television presenter and producer and young adult fiction writer. He is best known as the Emmy Award-winning host of the American version of the reality television show Survivor since 2000. He was also the host of The Jeff Probst Show, a syndicated daytime talk show produced by CBS Television Distribution from September 2012 to May 2013.
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Dan Price
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Daniel Joseph Price is an American entrepreneur, businessman, and media personality. He is the co-founder and former chief executive officer of Gravity Payments, a credit card processing and financial services company, of which he is the sole shareholder and board member.
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Jaime Herrera Beutler
- Enrolled in Seattle Pacific University
- Studied in 1996-1998
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jaime Lynn Herrera Beutler is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Washington's 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2023. The district is in southwestern Washington, lying across the Columbia River from Oregon's Portland metropolitan area. A Republican, Herrera Beutler previously served in the Washington House of Representatives.
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Larry Wall
- Occupations
- computer scientistengineerprogrammerlinguist
- Biography
-
Larry Arnold Wall is an American computer programmer, linguist and author. He is best known for creating the Perl programming language and the patch tool.
General info
| Alternative names | SPU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | Engaging the Culture, Changing the World |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-March; March-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 535 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3307 3rd Ave W Seattle, Washington, 98119-1997 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 737,000 |
| Phone | 2062812000 |