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Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $25,419
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $71,277
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Seattle Pacific University is a private nonprofit college in Seattle, WA with 1,762 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $25,419 per year ($19,265 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,277 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,806
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,556
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Seattle Pacific University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $60,283
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $44,367
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,265
- $30–48k$22,448
- $48–75k$16,952
- $75–110k$26,925
- $110k+$30,941
Get a personal estimate with Seattle Pacific University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $71,277
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,827
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,762
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 42%
- White31%
- Hispanic19%
- Black9%
- Asian14%
Seattle Pacific University FAQ
What is Seattle Pacific University's acceptance rate?+
Seattle Pacific University admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Seattle Pacific University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Seattle Pacific University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,806 students applied to Seattle Pacific University and 2,556 were admitted; 382 enrolled.
Does Seattle Pacific University consider legacy status?+
No. Seattle Pacific University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Seattle Pacific University require an essay?+
Seattle Pacific University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Seattle Pacific University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $60,283 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,419.
What is Seattle Pacific University's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 236577 · How we use this data
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