Washington

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1891Large citySEVP certified
Seattle Pacific University campus
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About

Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a private Christian university in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1891 in conjunction with the Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary. It became the Seattle Seminary and College in 1913, adopted the name Seattle Pacific College two years later, and received its current name in 1977.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$44,367
Estimated total for international students
US$60,283
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
1,762
Graduate students
485
International undergraduates
7%
Students per teacher
13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
83%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$71,277

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (90)

Bachelor's degrees58 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesApparel and TextilesApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial StudiesUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees20 subjects
Bible/Biblical StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees6 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingStudent Counseling and Personnel Services
Undergraduate certificates2 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Graduate certificates4 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.