C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Seattle Pacific University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Seattle, Washington 98119

🌐 https://spu.edu/

Outcomes

B+

74/100

Affordability

21/100

Resources

C+

59/100

Experience

86/100

Prestige

35/100

Quick Stats

2,659

Total Enrollment

62%

Graduation Rate

75%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

91%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Seattle Pacific University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,044,900
Avg rent near campus: $2,082/mo — vs ~$941/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98121 (3.9% cap, Seattle)

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🏆 Where Seattle Pacific University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#11

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

of 26 schools

#18

Physiology, General

of 22 schools

#22

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

of 45 schools

#27

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

of 67 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$37,965	$37,965
Room	$8,469
Board	$7,029
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$58,968	$58,968

Financial Aid

99%

Receive Any Aid

39%

Receive Pell Grants

55%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 157 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 89 grads/yr Psychology, General 87 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 71 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 53 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 34 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 32 grads/yr Industrial and Organizational Psychology 32 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 28 grads/yr Physiology, General 27 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 26 grads/yr Computer Science 24 grads/yr Education, General 24 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 22 grads/yr Nursing Practice 20 grads/yr Sociology, General 18 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 17 grads/yr Theology/Theological Studies 15 grads/yr Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 14 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Seattle Pacific University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Psychologists, all other

$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Industrial-organizational psychologists

$110k/yr 5,600 jobs

Clinical and counseling psychologists

$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Social science research assistants

$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Student Demographics

2,659

Total Students

68%

Women

94%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 41%

Hispanic 16%

Black 8%

Asian 16%

Two or More 8%

Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 78%

Hybrid (Some Online) 18%

Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%

25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Seattle Pacific University?

Seattle Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 91%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Seattle Pacific University?

Tuition at Seattle Pacific University is $37,965 for in-state students and $37,965 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Seattle Pacific University?

The graduation rate at Seattle Pacific University is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Seattle Pacific University a good school?

Seattle Pacific University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Seattle Pacific University?

Seattle Pacific University has a total enrollment of 2,659 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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