Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
2,911
Students
34,345
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
90%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Seattle Pacific University is a Comprehensive institution located in Seattle, WA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
3307 3rd Avenue, West
Seattle, WA 98119-1997
United States
Seattle, WA 98119-1997
United States
Contact
Ineliz Soto-Fuller
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@spu.edu
Phone: 206-281-2021
Fax: 206-281-2544
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@spu.edu
Phone: 206-281-2021
Fax: 206-281-2544
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| European Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Cell And Molecular Biology |
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| Ecology |
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| Physiology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Systems Analysis |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences |
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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness |
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| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Linguistics |
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| Russian |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| Music Therapy |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Mathematics And Statistics Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Development Economics And International Development |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Religious Education |
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| Theology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Interior Design |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,692
Applied
3,355
Accepted
2,911
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,603
Females Applied
2,373
Females Accepted
91%
Male Admissions
1,089
Males Applied
982
Males Accepted
90%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.51
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 2 recommendations |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | February 1st | March 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | January 5th | |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
42,480
Fees
459
Full-time student fees
11,796
Room & board
6,399
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
34,345
Avg. Financial Aid Package
34,500
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
16,291
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,157
Avg. Loan Aid
23,152
Avg. Grant Aid
33,723
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
78%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,911
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
37%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.51% |
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| Black or African American | 3.95% |
| White or Caucasian | 55.41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 11.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.93% |
| Two or more races | 8.69% |
| Other | 2.27% |
Gender
Male (33.42%)
Female (66.58%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 52% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Picnic and Ivy Cutting Event
Homecoming, Spring Picnic and Ivy Cutting Event
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Centurions, Falconettes, forensics organization, Amnesty International and University Players
Centurions, Falconettes, forensics organization, Amnesty International and University Players
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
closed-circuit TV monitors
closed-circuit TV monitors
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Archery | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Faculty
395
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 209
Part-time - 186
Male - 167
Female - 228
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