Seattle Pacific University 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Seattle Pacific University
	3307 Third Avenue West
	Seattle, WA 98119-1997
Main telephone	206.281.2000
Website	https://www.spu.edu/
Virtual campus tour	https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/virtual-reality-360-video
Request more information	https://spu.edu/contact-us

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
Denomination	Methodist
Date founded	1891
Degrees offered	Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation	Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation	Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Professional Educator Standards Board, ABET, National Association of Schools of Music, American Music Therapy Association, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, National Association of Schools of Theatre, Association of Writers and Writing Programs, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, Association of Theological Schools
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot	Falcons

School setting

Setting	Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Seattle
Population of city the school is in	617,334
Distance from campus to city center	Two miles
Campus size	40 acres
County	King

School visits

Visitor information website	https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/visit
Contact to set up school visit	https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/contact-us  admissions@spu.edu Phone: 206.281.2021 or 800.366.3344 Fax: 206.281.2544 Office: Demaray Hall 120 Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	203
Number of full time, freshmen women	439
Total number of full time freshmen	642
Number of part time, freshmen men	2
Number of part time, freshmen women	3
Total number of part time freshmen	5
Total number of freshmen men	205
Total number of freshmen women	442
Total number of freshmen	647
Number of full time, undergraduate men	922
Number of full time, undergraduate women	1,861
Total number of full time undergraduates	2,783
Number of part time, undergraduate men	51
Number of part time, undergraduate women	77
Total number of part time undergraduates	128
Total number of undergraduate males	973
Total number of undergraduate females	1,938
Total number of undergraduate students	2,911
Total enrollment	2,911

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	11%
Black	3%
Hispanic	11%
Multiracial	8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	55%
Race/ethnicity unknown	2%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state

37%

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US

5%

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

6%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on three quarters per year.)

In-state tuition	$44,604
Out-of-state tuition	$44,604
Fees	$474
Books and supplies	$900
Room and board (live on campus)*	$12,285
Board and transportation (live with parents)	$5,106
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://spu.edu/student-financial-services/costs
Textbooks, supplies, average loan fee (if the student has a loan), miscellaneous/personal, and transportation

Tuition rates vary by

Class load (number of credits taken)

Tuition payment plans available

Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Senior citizens

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Student Financial Services
Director of Student Financial Services
sfs-info@spu.edu
206.281.2061
Financial aid office website	https://spu.edu/student-financial-services
Scholarship list website	https://spu.edu/student-financial-services/grants-and-scholarships

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term)	March 15

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2018-2019 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$39,518
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	83%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$3,702
Scholarship or grant	$39,277
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$36,825
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	78%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$4,694
Scholarship or grant	$36,415
Work study	$2,668
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	638
Number of freshmen who received aid	564
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	2,192
Number of undergraduates who received aid	1,887

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	66%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$28,586

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Institution loans (from the school)

Nursing loans

State loans

PLUS Loans for graduate students

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants, Federal SMART Grants, Federal TEACH Grants

Student employment

Work study

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Ineliz Soto-Fuller
Director of UG Admissions
admissions@spu.edu
206.281.2021
800.366.3344
Admissions office website	https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions
Electronic application website	https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	1,089
Number of male applicants accepted	982
Number of male applicants who enrolled	205
Number of female applicants	2,603
Number of female applicants accepted	2,373
Number of female applicants who enrolled	442
Total number of applicants	3,692
Total number of applicants accepted	3,355
Total number of applicants who enrolled	647

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Fall* application deadline	February 1
Notification date for fall admission applicants	March 1
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline	November 15
Notification date for early action applicants	January 5
Fall transfer application deadline	August 1
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/first-year-students/fy-req-deadlines

Application requirements

Online application available	https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply
Application fee	$50; and if admitted and registered for classes, a one-time $80 matriculation fee is required
Submit these items:
High school GPA	2.5, required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for all students
Interview	Recommended, but not required
Letters of recommendation	2, required for all students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for all students

Exams

Required exams

SAT or ACT

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Very important
Standardized test scores	Very important
High school class rank	Considered
Recommendations	Very important
Application essay	Very important
Character/personal qualities	Important
Interview	Important
Talent or ability	Important
Extracurricular activities	Important
Level of applicant's interest	Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Important
Work experience	Important
Related to a school graduate	Considered
First generation college student	Important
Racial/ethnic group	Important

Other admissions information

Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)

School uses a waiting list

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements	Go to http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/transfer/  for information.
Age limit on courses to be transferred	No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

ACT score
12 - 17	2%
18 - 23	30%
24 - 29	52%
30 - 36	16%

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)

3.51

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	79%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	54%
Between four and five years	12%
Between five and six years	2%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Bachelor's

Master's

Doctorate

Other advanced degrees

School catalog

School catalog website	https://spu.edu/catalog
Academic index website	https://spu.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate-programs

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Quarters
Grading system	Letter grade (A, B, etc.), pass/fail, audit for no credit (There are restrictions on pass/fail use toward graduation.)
Number of faculty on campus	395
Student faculty ratio	13:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	180 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Foreign language requirement
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major
https://spu.edu/catalog/undergraduate/20189/degree-requirements-overview/baccalaureate-degree-requirements/graduation-requirements

Attendance options

Evenings

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Summer school

Weekends

Optional academic programs

Double major

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

Honors program

Student-designed major

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
Study abroad available
In these countries	Austria/Switzerland, Belize; British Isles Quarter; London; China; European Quarter; Galapagos Islands; Guatemala; Ireland/Scotland; Israel/Palestine; Paris, France; Morocco; Philippines; Rome, Italy; South Africa; Vietnam
https://studyabroad.spu.edu/

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Air Force ROTC

Naval ROTC

https://spu.edu/acad/rotc.html

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance)

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

University Library

Other special programs

The University offers professional development and certificate programs through the Continuing Education Department for non-matriculated individuals. See https://spu.edu/continuing-education  to view available programs, application, cost, and registration information.

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Archery					Yes	Yes
Basketball	Div 2	$	Div 2	$	Yes	Yes
Bowling					Yes	Yes
Crew	Yes		Div 2	$
Cross-country running	Div 2	$	Div 2	$	Yes	Yes
Dodgeball					Yes	Yes
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Football					Yes	Yes
Gymnastics			Div 2	$
Indoor hockey						Yes
Rugby	Club		Club
Soccer	Div 2	$	Div 2	$	Yes	Yes
Softball					Yes	Yes
Tennis					Yes	Yes
Track and field	Div 2	$	Div 2	$
Volleyball			Div 2	$	Yes	Yes
Weight lifting					Yes	Yes
Yoga					Yes	Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Sports website URL	https://spufalcons.com/index.aspx

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Orchestra

Radio station

Student government

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	50
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Centurions, Falconettes, forensics organization, Amnesty International, University Players
Student clubs and associations website	https://spu.edu/administration/office-of-student-life/activities-clubs

Housing 

Contact for more information

Residence Life & Housing Office
housing@spu.edu
206.281.2188
Housing office website	https://spu.edu/administration/housing-residence-life/residence-life

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	52%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Sophomore
Housing availability for first year students	Guaranteed
Housing options	Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities
Application deposit	$300

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students	First come, first served
Housing application deadline	August 1

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

Remedial education courses

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Low-cost health insurance

Psychological counseling

https://spu.edu/depts/healthservices/index.asp

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Annabell DuMez-Matheson
Assistant Director for Disability Support Services
dss@spu.edu
206.281.2272 & (TTY); 206.281.2224
Disabilities services website	https://spu.edu/administration/center-for-learning/disability-support-services
Designated parking
Housing
Readers for the blind
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Center for Career and Calling
spucareercenter@spu.edu
206.281.2485
Career services website	https://spu.edu/administration/center-career-calling

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Etiquette dinner, various other workshops, credit education career classes

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

gradadmissions@spu.edu
206.281.2091
Graduate school website	https://spu.edu/graduate-admissions

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	973
Number of undergraduate women	1,938
Total number of undergraduate students	2,911
Total enrollment	2,911

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on nine credits per quarter per year.)

In-state tuition*	$18,846
Out-of-state tuition*	$18,846
Fees	http://spu.edu/student-financial-services/costs/grad-tuition-fees/graduate-fees
Books and supplies	$900
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition cited above assumes average of nine credits per quarter for three quarters at $698 per credit.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	See https://spu.edu/graduate-admissions/admissions/admissions-requirements  for more information.
Application deadline	See https://spu.edu/graduate-admissions/admissions/application-deadlines  for more information.
Application fee	$50 - $75; depending on the program