Seattle Pacific University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Seattle Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution located in Seattle, Washington with approximately 1,762 undergraduate students enrolled. Seattle Pacific University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,488 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $54,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a private Christian university in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1891 in conjunction with the Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary. It became the Seattle Seminary and College in 1913, adopted the name Seattle Pacific College two years later, and received its current name in 1977.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 91% acceptance rate means admission is accessible, but a 62% graduation rate suggests a meaningful share of students don't finish — worth asking hard questions about support and fit before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $16,946, and the Seattle location offers real career proximity for students drawn to the Pacific Northwest job market. Worth considering if you're a values-driven student seeking a tight-knit Christian university environment in a major city, but make sure SPU's retention and completion trends don't signal a mismatch with your needs.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,762 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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