Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University

Pacific Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
1,776 Undergrad Enrollment
13:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
3307 3rd Ave W - Seattle, WA 98119

From Seattle Pacific University

Welcome to Seattle Pacific University, a private Christian liberal arts university, located in the economic heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest and ranked among the finest universities in the nation on U.S. News & World Report's "Best National Universities" list.

Future preparation: Here, students live and prepare for their careers in Seattle, one of the nation's leading cities in technology, science, business, communications, and the arts. SPU provides internship opportunities and a Mentor Program that connects students to leading professionals in their fields.

Transformative academics: Classes at SPU are small, cutting-edge, and challenging. Students learn alongside professors who are leading scholars and researchers in their fields, with coursework designed to prepare them for the future with hands-on experiences. Plus, hundreds of study abroad programs around the world are available to our students, funded by their financial aid.

Financially possible: SPU strives to make this transformative, quality education accessible to all. The university recently lowered tuition by 25% and offers many large scholarship opportunities, bringing students' costs in line with what many state schools charge.

Deep faith: Education at SPU goes beyond a degree. Students are invited to explore or grow deeper in Christian faith. Through thoughtful classroom discussion, a supportive campus community, and countless service opportunities, you will prepare to pursue your calling and engage the world's deepest needs.

Welcoming community: SPU is home to a welcoming, diverse campus community with many different student-led clubs, a thriving athletics program, multiethnic programs, and student support services to help students thrive.

For years, SPU has graduated alumni of competence and character. You will graduate informed, skilled, and resilient - ready and able to change the world.

Neighborhood

Located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, this campus sits in a residential area with tree-lined streets and a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere. Students enjoy easy access to local cafes, restaurants, and shops along 3rd Avenue, while the nearby Ballard neighborhood offers additional dining and entertainment options just a short walk or bus ride away. The waterfront views and proximity to Discovery Park provide excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, making this a scenic and accessible location for student life.
80
Very Walkable
Walk Score
45
Some Transit
Transit Score
55
Bikeable
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$2,231/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Nov 1, 2026 Passed
Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 21 1050 - 1320  
ACT 5 20 - 28  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 2,885 35 % 64 % -
Number admitted 2,406 33 % 66 % 1 %
Number enrolled 379 32 % 67 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Asian Studies/Civilization — — —
French Studies — — —
Spanish and Iberian Studies — — —
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences — — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology — — —
Ecology — — —
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology — — —
Physiology — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration, Management and Operations — — —
Business/Commerce — —
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration — — —
Fashion Merchandising — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Speech Communication and Rhetoric — — —
Journalism — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer Science — — —
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management — —
Education Curriculum and Instruction — —
Education —
Educational Leadership and Administration — —
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision — —
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration — — —
Educational/Instructional Technology — — —
Special Education and Teaching — — —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching — — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — — —
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods — — —
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels — — —
Music Teacher Education — — —
Reading Teacher Education — — —
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education — — —
Engineering Computer Engineering — — —
Electrical and Electronics Engineering — — —
Engineering — — —
Mechanical Engineering — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
Creative Writing — — —
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Human Development and Family Studies — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences — — —
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies — — —
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — —
Music Therapy/Therapist — — —
History History — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Corrections and Criminal Justice — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Applied Mathematics — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Data Analytics — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — —
Nutrition Sciences — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Physics — — —
Psychology Clinical Psychology — — —
Industrial and Organizational Psychology — —
Psychology —
Research and Experimental Psychology — — —
Social Sciences Development Economics and International Development — — —
Economics — — —
Political Science and Government — — —
Sociology — — —
Theology and Religious Vocations Theology/Theological Studies — —
Visual and Performing Arts Design and Visual Communications — — —
Fashion/Apparel Design — — —
Illustration — — —
Interior Design — — —
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts — — —
Film/Cinema/Media Studies — — —
Art History, Criticism and Conservation — — —
Art/Art Studies — — —
Music — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division II without football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Basketball
Golf
Rowing
Soccer
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

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.