Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C+

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About Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Seattle, WA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,762 students. The acceptance rate is 83%. 62% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $64,506.

83%

Acceptance

$24,488

Net price

1,762

Enrollment

62%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

83%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,488

Average net price

$40,407

In-state tuition

$40,407

Out-of-state tuition

$16,491

Room & board

$924

Books & supplies

$56,826

Total cost of attendance

35%

Students receiving Pell grants

49%

Students with federal loans

$24,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$20,735

$30–48K

$18,559

$48–75K

$19,332

$75–110K

$27,976

$110K+

$29,819

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing20.1%

Business13.6%

Biology10.6%

Psychology9.0%

Social Sciences7.8%

Visual & Performing Arts7.8%

Computer Science6.5%

Humanities4.8%

Education3.9%

Engineering2.6%

After Graduation

$64,506

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$51,496

Median earnings (6 yrs)

62%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$15,613

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,762

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

23%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women

35% men

Race & ethnicity

White

31%

Hispanic

19%

Asian

14%

Two or more races

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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