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Seattle Pacific University

Private

Seattle, WA

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Seattle Pacific University, in Seattle, WA, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,762 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 83% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $133,039/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate83%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads1,762
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$56,826
4-year grad rate62%
Median earnings, 10yr out$64,506

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans49%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out79%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General$84,493/yr
Accounting and Related Services$80,110/yr
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$62,392/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$62,411/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$133,039/yr
Education
Education, General$70,584/yr
Engineering
Engineering, General$106,291/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$52,378/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$93,334/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$50,235/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$58,749/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$66,787/yr
Political Science and Government$62,972/yr
Sociology$46,974/yr
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theological and Ministerial Studies$50,557/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$68,547/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$32,456/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,779
Typical room charge$7,902
Typical board charge$6,507

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Seattle Pacific University's acceptance rate?

Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA admits approximately 83% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

How much does Seattle Pacific University cost?

Seattle Pacific University's total cost of attendance is reported at $56,826 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Seattle Pacific University?

Seattle Pacific University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Seattle Pacific University require students to live on campus?

No -- Seattle Pacific University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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