Overview

Seattle Pacific University is a University institution located in Seattle, WA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3307 3rd Avenue, West
Seattle, WA  98119-1997
United States

Contact Kat Berg
Assistant Director of First Year Admissions
Email: admissions@spu.edu
Phone: 206-281-2021
Fax: 206-281-2544

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
European Studies/civilization	×
French Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Russian Studies	×
Spanish And Iberian Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology	×
Ecology	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Physiology, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Fashion Merchandising	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Small Business Administration/management	×
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, And Marketing Operations, Other	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other	×
Journalism	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst	×
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Writing, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Marketing Management	×
Apparel And Textiles, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General	×
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General	×
Human Development And Family Studies, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
Linguistics	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other	×
Music Therapy/therapist	×
Pre-physical Therapy Studies	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Law	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Nutrition Sciences	×
Philosophy, Politics, And Economics	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physical Sciences, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics	×
Community Psychology	×
Counseling Psychology	×
Industrial And Organizational Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration	×
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Economics	×
Development Economics And International Development	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Urban Studies/affairs	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Education	×
Theology/theological Studies	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Costume Design	×
Design And Visual Communications, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fashion/apparel Design	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Illustration	×
Interior Design	×
Music Pedagogy	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Photography	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,884

Applied

2,405

Accepted

1,776

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,861

Females Applied

1,598

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,023

Males Applied

807

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.38

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
Fall freshmen	July 1st	November 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 15th	January 30th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	560	680
SAT Math	-	530	650
ACT Composite	-	20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

43,452

Private

Fees

915

Full-time student fees

16,491

Room & board

9,147

Room only

Financial Aid

34,131

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,560

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,046

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,632

Avg. Loan Aid

25,832

Avg. Grant Aid

41,982

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

79.56%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,776

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

23%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.18%
Black or African American	8.8%
White or Caucasian	30.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.51%
Asian	14.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.62%
Two or more races	9.25%
Other	9.65%

Gender

Male (35.19%)

Female (64.81%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	48%

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

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

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Rowing		Division 2	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	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
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

283

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 145

Part-time - 138

Male - 116

Female - 167