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3307 3rd Ave W
Seattle , WA 98119-1997
(206) 281-2000
www.spu.edu Campus Virtual Tour

Setting

Large city

Enrollment

3,816

Full time

3,414

Part time

402

Men full time

1,144

Women full time

2,270

Region Campus Street View

Mission Statement

SPU seeks to be a premiere Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom and modeling grace-filled community.

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Type of School

Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

Religious affiliation

Free Methodist

Highest degree offered

Doctoral

Calendar

Quarter

Distance learning opportunities

Yes

Seattle Pacific University Diversity

American Indian/Alaskan Native

1%

Asian/Pacific Islander

6%

Black/Non-Hispanic

2%

Hispanic

3%

White/Non-Hispanic

79%

Non-Resident Alien

1%

Race/ethnicity unknown

8%

Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.
Seattle Pacific University Admission Basics

Admissions office phone number

-

Open admission policy

No

Undergraduate Application fee

$45

Applied

2,171

Admitted

1,753

Enrolled

716

Admitted %

81%

Seattle Pacific University Admission factors

Admission test scores

Required

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school record

Required

TOEFL

Required

Completion of college preparatory program

Recommended

Recommendations

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Seattle Pacific University Admission statistics

Students submitting SAT

90%

SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

520

SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

640

SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

520

SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

620

Students submitting ACT

40%

ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

22

ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

27
Seattle Pacific University Cost

In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

$25,128

Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

$25,128

Books and Supplies

$849

On-campus room and board

$8,082

Off-campus room and board

$8,082

Seattle Pacific University Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

93%

Receiving Federal Grants

17% , $5,549 on average

Receiving Institutional Aid

91% , $9,756 on average

Receiving Student Loans

58% , $6,260 on average

Seattle Pacific University Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
European Studies/Civilization	2	0	0
Latin American Studies	3	0	0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Biochemistry	5	0	0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	52	0	0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Accounting	14	0	0
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other	0	38	0
Business/Commerce, General	100	0	0
Finance, General	0	0	0
Management Information Systems, General	0	4	0
Organizational Behavior Studies	1	0	0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	63	0	0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst	8	0	0
Education	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Art Teacher Education	0	0	0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	0	12	0
Curriculum and Instruction	0	20	0
Education, General	0	0	8
Educational Leadership and Administration, General	0	4	0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education	3	0	0
Mathematics Teacher Education	0	0	0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education	2	0	0
Secondary Education and Teaching	0	77	0
Social Science Teacher Education	2	0	0
Special Education and Teaching, General	2	0	0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor	0	14	0
Engineering	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Computer Engineering, General	0	0	0
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	19	0	0
Engineering Science	2	0	0
English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Creative Writing	0	10	0
English Language and Literature, General	42	0	0
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Apparel and Textiles, General	20	0	0
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General	7	0	0
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General	18	0	0
Human Development and Family Studies, General	7	0	0
Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
French Language and Literature	4	0	0
German Language and Literature	0	0	0
Linguistics	6	0	0
Russian Language and Literature	0	0	0
Spanish Language and Literature	8	0	0
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling	0	18	0
Nursing Administration	0	10	0
Nursing/Registered Nurse	64	0	0
History	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
History, General	22	0	0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
General Studies	1	0	0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	7	0	0
Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Applied Mathematics	0	0	0
Mathematics and Statistics, Other	0	0	0
Mathematics, General	4	0	0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Kinesiology and Exercise Science	13	0	0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management	6	2	0
Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Philosophy	7	0	0
Religion/Religious Studies	0	0	0
Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Chemistry, General	7	0	0
Physical Sciences	1	0	0
Physics, General	4	0	0
Psychology	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Clinical Psychology	0	0	16
Industrial and Organizational Psychology	0	27	0
Psychology, General	66	12	0
School Psychology	0	0	0
Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Economics, General	5	0	0
Political Science and Government, General	25	0	0
Sociology	27	0	0
Theology and Religious Vocations	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	0	0	0
Religious Education	28	0	0
Theology/Theological Studies	19	0	0
Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Art/Art Studies, General	7	0	0
Design and Visual Communications, General	18	0	0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	11	0	0
Interior Design	13	0	0
Music, General	26	0	0
Visual and Performing Arts, Other	0	0	0

Seattle Pacific University Deadlines

Early decision deadline

-

Early action deadline

Nov 15th

College will notify student of early decision by

-

College will notify student of early action by

Jan 6th

Priority application deadline

Nov 15th

Financial aid priority deadline

Apr 1st

Regular application deadline

Feb 1st

Fall application deadline

Sep 1st

SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

Feb 1st

SAT Subject score report due

Feb 1st

Financial aid deadline

-

Transfer priority application deadline

Apr 1st

Transfer priority financial aid deadline

Feb 1st

Transfer application closing date

Aug 1st

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

-

College will notify student by

Apr 1st

College will notify student of transfer decision by

-

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

-

Student must reply to acceptance by

May 1st

Student must reply to financial aid decision by

May 1st

Deadline for housing deposit

Jun 1st
Seattle Pacific University Admin Settings

College Profile Override

-

Application Link

-

Scholarship Calculator Link

-

Facebook Link

-

Twitter Username

-

Virtual Tour Link

http://www.ecampustours.com/VirtualTours/Default.aspx?FafsaCode=003788&login=false

Enable Regional Events

-

Next Connect Link Url

-

Next Connect Link Text

-

Next Connect Description

-

Seattle Pacific University Sports

National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

Football program

-

Basketball program

Yes

Baseball program

-

Cross country/track program

Yes

Seattle Pacific University Military Programs

ROTC

Yes

Army

Yes

Navy

Yes

Air Force

No
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Seattle Pacific University Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:	Amount
FIRST Scholarship	$5,000	R
Alumni Scholarships	$1,500		R
Ames Leadership Scholarship	$5,000		R
Church Matching Scholarships	$500		R
Deans' Scholar Award	$6,000
Direct Transfer Degree Scholarship	$3,000		R
Electrical Engineering Scholarship	$10,000		R
Fine Arts Scholarships	$3,000		R
Free Methodist Scholarship	$2,000
Ministerial/Missionary Scholarships	$1,500		R

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Student Reviews of Seattle Pacific University

4.8

based on 3 reviews

Benjamin from Wilsonville, OR

Seattle Pacific U. is a small school, but the educational quality is wonderful. The professors teach every class themselves, and they are all always ready to meet and talk about your education. Furthermore, the professors themselves are actively… more read full review

Seattle Pacific University is a small school, but the educational quality is wonderful. The professors teach every class themselves, and they are all always ready to meet and talk about your education. Furthermore, the professors themselves are actively engaged in teaching the students, and they love us just as much as we love them. The educational programs available are excellent as well, ranging from one of the top pre-med programs in the nation to an astounding Theology school. Personally, as a School of Theology major, I have learned so much about Christian History and Ministerial Teaching that I never knew about. Even better, this knowledge will help me in my own career plans, and isn't just about memorizing facts for the test. read full review
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