Seattle Pacific University, WA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Free Methodist Church
Main Campus
Seattle Pacific University Rankings
Affordability34
Selectivity38
Retention48
Graduation46
Earnings42
Diversity80
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Seattle Pacific University
91%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
9%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education12%
Engineering3%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences11%
Theology and Religious Vocations3%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Seattle Pacific University
90%
Admission Rate
560
Median SAT Math
575
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Seattle Pacific University
$43K
In-State Tuition
$43K
Out-of-State Tuition
$56K
Average Total Cost
$28K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $31K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $35K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Seattle Pacific University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
79%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 76% | 47% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 79% | 52% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 56% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 90% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Seattle Pacific University
80%
Retention Rate
7%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 53% | 36% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 68% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 73% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 68% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 66% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 75% | 38% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 37% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 54% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 59% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 80% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Seattle Pacific University
94%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $43K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $49K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Seattle Pacific University
2,861
Undergraduates
78%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
812
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 67% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 33% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 55% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 7% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 39% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 36% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Seattle Pacific University, WA
Seattle Film Institute
1 miles, W
Divers Institute of Technology
1 miles, E
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
2 miles, S
Cortiva Institute-Seattle
2 miles, SE