Seattle Pacific University

https://spu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $39,492
    4.02% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,232
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    83.4%
    2,885 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,261
    83.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    62%
    438 Graduates

    About

    Seattle Pacific University is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Seattle Pacific University were Teacher Education & Professional Development (113 degrees awarded), School Counseling & Guidance Services (20 degrees), and Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (14 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,117 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seattle Pacific University. 72.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (604 degrees), 4.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (145 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Seattle Pacific University is $39,492, which is $7,572 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Seattle Pacific University is $39,492, which is $7,572 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,232.

    In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Seattle Pacific University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $39,492
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Seattle Pacific University was $39,492. The cost of tuition at Seattle Pacific University is $7,572 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $25,232
    2024 Value
    3.53%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Seattle Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,232. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Seattle Pacific University grew by 3.53%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $15,498
    Room and Board
    $768
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Seattle Pacific University was of $15,498 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.56% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $768. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.47% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    97%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    49%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    97% of undergraduate students at Seattle Pacific University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Seattle Pacific University received 2,885 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.82% annual growth. Out of those 2,885 applicants, 2,406 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,261 students enrolled at Seattle Pacific University in 2024. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Seattle Pacific University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    83.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    2,406
    Accepted Out of 2,885

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Seattle Pacific University was 83.4% (2,406 admissions from 2,885 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 2.82%, while admissions declined by 5.87%.

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    SAT Scores

    21%
    Submission Percentage (2023)
    80
    Scores Submitted (2023)

    21% of enrolled first-time students at Seattle Pacific University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Seattle Pacific University had a total enrollment of 2,261 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Seattle Pacific University is 1,883 students and the part-time enrollment is 378. This means that 83.3% of students enrolled at Seattle Pacific University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Seattle Pacific University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.1% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 8.36% Two or More Races, 8.31% Black or African American, 0.531% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.487% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Seattle Pacific University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.2%) and White Male (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by Asian Female (13.1%) and White Male (9.31%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    83.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Seattle Pacific University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,261 students. The full-time enrollment at Seattle Pacific University is 1,883 and the part-time enrollment is 378. This means that 83.3% of students enrolled at Seattle Pacific University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    72%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Seattle Pacific University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Seattle Pacific University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      793 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      376 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      310 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Seattle Pacific University is 35.1% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 8.36% Two or More Races, 8.31% Black or African American, 0.531% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.487% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 203 students (8.98%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 505 more women than men received degrees from Seattle Pacific University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University is white (604 degrees awarded). There were 4.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (145 degrees).

    The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Seattle Pacific University is Teacher Education & Professional Development (113 degrees awarded), followed by School Counseling & Guidance Services (20 degrees) and Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (14 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Seattle Pacific University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (320 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), and English (39 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,647,135 people), Secondary school teachers (549,259 people), Education administrators (331,305 people), Other managers (243,523 people), and Special education teachers (229,261 people).

    The most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University in 2024 are Education (320 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), English (39 degrees), Psychology (138 degrees), and Theology (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Media and communication workers, all other

    The most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University are Education (320 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), English (39 degrees), Psychology (138 degrees), and Theology (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,194,511 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (512,745 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (326,233 people), Outpatient care centers (234,030 people), and Individual & family services (194,820 people).

    The most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University are Education (320 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), English (39 degrees), Psychology (138 degrees), and Theology (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Seattle Pacific University.
    Teacher Education & Professional Development
    Most Common (2024)
    44 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Seattle Pacific University was Teacher Education & Professional Development with 44 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    306
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    811
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 306 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Pacific University, which is 0.377 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (811).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Pacific University in Teacher Education & Professional Development, which is 0.414 times less than the 111 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Pacific University in Teacher Education & Professional Development, which is 2.41 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    47%
    100% Completion Time
    65%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 47% of students graduating from Seattle Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      604 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      145 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      107 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Seattle Pacific University is white (604 degrees awarded). There were 4.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (145 degrees).

    3.13% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      727 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      719 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      718 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Seattle Pacific University is white female (727 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (719 degrees).

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    Operations

    Seattle Pacific University has an endowment valued at nearly $163M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.5M (7.71%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, Seattle Pacific University had a total salary expenditure of 101M. Seattle Pacific University employs 51 Professors, 49 Associate professors and 38 Assistant professors. Most academics at Seattle Pacific University are Female Associate professor (32), Male Professor (32), and Female Assistant professor (21).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle Pacific University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 159 employees, Management, with 38 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

    Endowment

    $163M
    2024 Endowment
    0.274%
    growth from 2023

    Seattle Pacific University has an endowment valued at about $163M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Seattle Pacific University grew 0.274% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $89.5M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $46M
    2024 Salaries
    6.39%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Seattle Pacific University paid a median of $46M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($101M) and a 6.39% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.695% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.32% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $13M
    Instructional Salaries
    145
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Seattle Pacific University paid a total of $13M to 145 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle Pacific University were Office and Administrative Support with 159 employees, Management with 38 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

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