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Seattle Pacific University Trade Programs

Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, WA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Seattle Pacific University?

Contact information for SPU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119-1997
Phone:	2062812000
Website:	spu.edu/
Admissions:	spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions
Financial Aid:	spu.edu/student-financial-services

How Do I Get Into SPU?

You can apply to SPU online at: https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply

SPU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SPU

Here’s what SPU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into SPU?

SPU maintains an acceptance rate of 83%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at SPU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,024	808	79%
Women	1,861	1,598	86%

Can I Afford Seattle Pacific University?

The average net price after aid at SPU is $24,820. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$39,492
In-State Fees	$915
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,492
Out-of-State Fees	$915
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,407
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,407

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at SPU receive some form of financial aid (380 students).

Nearly 97% of students at SPU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,171 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,462.

Student Loan Debt

49% of SPU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,623 per year.

Seattle Pacific University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 832 students enrolled at SPU, all undergraduate. SPU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,073 undergraduate students at SPU, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Seattle Pacific University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	294
Black or African American	180
Hispanic	395
White	636
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	190
Non-Resident	145

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SPU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Washington	292
Hawaii	15
Oregon	15
California	13
Texas	7

Additionally, approximately 7.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Seattle Pacific University

SPU offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

301 undergraduate students at SPU took at least one online class — of those, 4 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Seattle Pacific University

SPU offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SPU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.