Seattle Pacific University
3307 3rd Ave WSeattle, WA 98119
(206) 281-2000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 4695
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.spu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $35,472.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $49,604.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $49,604.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 615 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
| ACT English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 97% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 32% |
| Average Federal Grant | $5,631.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 36% |
| Average state aid | $5,373.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 96% |
| Average institutional aid | $15,369.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 70% |
| Average student loan | $8,205.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Apparel and Textiles
- Applied Mathematics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical Psychology
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Design and Visual Communications
- Development Economics and International Development
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- European Studies/Civilization
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Finance
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- French Language and Literature
- French Studies
- General Studies
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Interior Design
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Music
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Nursing Administration
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Russian Language and Literature
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Apparel and Textiles
Seattle Pacific University Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Seattle Pacific University who participate in the school's athletic program. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Student must show outstanding ability in chosen sport. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Philip W. Eaton Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Seattle Pacific University. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident. Selection based on academic achievement and potential contribution to SPU. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
SPU Merit Fellowships
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Seattle Pacific University who are National Merit semi-finalists or finalists. Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for awards through the admission's process, no additional applications are necessary. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have filed a FAFSA. Consideration given to academic achievement, leadership skills, and commitment to SPU's mission. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
SPU Full-Tuition Scholarships
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Seattle Pacific University. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Selection based on academic achievement and potential contribution to SPU. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
Washington Scholar Awards
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Seattle Pacific University who are designated Washington Scholars. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Selection based on academic achievement and potential contribution to SPU. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
Washington Scholarships
Richard Brian Whitmire Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for seniors attending Western Washington University enrolled in Huxley College pursuing Environmental Science. Applicants must have a minimum of 135 credits, a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. A personal essay must be included with application packet. Contact Huxley College for more information and/or application. more...
Kurt Schmierer Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University enrolled in the Geology Department. Applicants must have financial need. Contact the Geology Department for more information and/or application. more...
Graduate School of Business Program Scholarships
Scholarship for graduate students attending Whitworth University who are majoring in Business. Selection based on academic achievement. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Congressman Al Swift Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University enrolled in Huxley College. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Contact Huxley College for more information and/or application. more...
Bellingham Herald Diversity Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students attending Western Washington University who have been enrolled for one year. Applicants must have a record of service to diversity issues, working with underrepresented populations and communities. Due date may vary. more...
Advantage Grant Program
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the Art Institute of Seattle. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and/or a minimum 260 GED score. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Bess Fosse Scholarship in Environmental Studies
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University enrolled in Huxley College. Applicants must have financial need. A personal essay must be included with application packet. more...
Ellen & William Shelton Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Washington State University who are majoring in Chemistry. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the College of Sciences for more information. more...
Steven Rupp Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University majoring in Journalism. Applicants must have completed a minimum of nine journalism credits at Western. Selection is based on academic achievement, the ability to contribute to the advancement of the field of communications, and financial need. Contact the Journalism Department for more information and/or application. more...
Ray T. Smith Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Dairy Science. Selection based on GPA, SAT score, an essay, leadership abilities, and potential. Award amounts range from $100-$4,000. Number of awards may vary. Contact the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences for more information. more...