OVERVIEW
Address: 3307 3rd Ave West, Seattle WA 98119-1997
Website: https://spu.edu/
Seattle Pacific University is a 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.
ACADEMICS
Seattle Pacific University is a place where 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students gain a superb education grounded on the gospel of Jesus Christ — and the tools to influence the world for good. Outstanding scholarship and thoughtful faith is a powerful combination that brings about change in the lives of graduates, and in the people and communities they go on to serve.
SCHOOL DETAILS
Location
SPU’s 43-acre city campus is located in a residential neighborhood on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill, only 10 minutes from the heart of downtown Seattle. SPU also owns and operates a wilderness campus and field station on Blakely Island, and a seaside campus/retreat facility on Whidbey Island.
Rankings
- #10 in Best Colleges in Washington (Niche)
- #54 in Best Christian Colleges in America (Niche)
- #68 in Engineering Programs (no doctorate) (tie) (US News)
Size
- Total: 3,529
- Undergraduates: 2,717 (From 44 states and 43 countries)
- Graduates: 791
- Student/Faculty: 13/1
- Average class size: 21
Campus
- Two cutting-edge science buildings
- Four-story library and study center
- Restaurant
- Theatres
- Coffee shops
- 5 residence halls
- Gymnasium
Student Life
- 14 varsity sports teams
- 55+ student clubs
- Health & Wellness
- Support and Services: Center for Career and Calling, Student Counseling Center, etc
Tuition & Fees (Full-time)
- Tuition: $46,728 per year; $15,576 per quarter
- Technology Fee: $195 per year; $65 per quarter
- Student Activities Fee: $321 per year; $107 per quarter
- Room and Meal Plan (traditional residence-hall double with a Weekly Block plan): $12,687 per year, $4,229 per quarter
- Textbooks, supplies, average loan fee (for student-loan borrowers), miscellaneous/personal, and transportation average cost: $4,713 per year; $1,571 per quarter
Entry Requirements
- Essays: Required
- SAT/ACT: Recommended
Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Yes
- Scholarships range from $2,000 to full tuition
- 94% of undergraduate students receive financial aid
