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Seattle Pacific University

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Seattle, Washington 98119-1997

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Known for health sciences

Seattle Pacific University is a private institution in Seattle with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1191, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,506 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,820.

Established
1891
Motto
Engaging the Culture, Changing the World
Mascot
Talon the Falcon
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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91%Acceptance
1191SAT Avg
2,073Students
10:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$64,506Earnings 10yr
$24,820Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Seattle Pacific University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1191

Reading & WritingMid: 595
530660
MathMid: 580
520660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2028

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1191

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,814
Room & Board$15,498
Books & Supplies$768
Total Cost of Attendance$53,986
Average Net Price$24,820
Median Debt at Graduation$24,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,348
$30–48K$18,024
$48–75K$23,893
$75–110K$29,476
$110K+$32,524

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,820

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,946

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (91)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,073
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Black 8%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 16%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.2%
Freshman Retention74.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,496
8 Years$59,612
10 Years$64,506

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,500
Men
$66,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#196
Forbes
#289
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#195

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

132Very High

Estimated from WA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
3 mi(5 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
148 mi(257 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
682 mi(1182 min)

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