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Seattle Pacific University Teaching Programs

Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, WA. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Seattle Pacific University Rankings

SPU has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#6 of 82	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#34 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#134 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Seattle Pacific University?

Get in touch with SPU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119-1997
Phone:	2062812000
Website:	spu.edu/
Admissions:	spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions
Financial Aid:	spu.edu/student-financial-services

How Do I Get Into SPU?

You can apply to SPU online at: https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply

SPU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SPU

This is what SPU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into SPU?

SPU admits 83%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at SPU are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,024	808	79%
Women	1,861	1,598	86%

Can I Afford Seattle Pacific University?

The average net price after aid at SPU is $24,820. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$39,492
In-State Fees	$915
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,492
Out-of-State Fees	$915
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,407
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,407

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 18% of students at SPU receive some form of financial aid (380 students).

About 97% of students at SPU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,171 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,462.

Student Loan Debt

49% of SPU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,623 per year.

Seattle Pacific University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 832 students enrolled at SPU. SPU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,073 undergraduate students at SPU, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Seattle Pacific University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	294
Black or African American	180
Hispanic	395
White	636
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	190
Non-Resident	145

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SPU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Washington	292
Hawaii	15
Oregon	15
California	13
Texas	7

Additionally, approximately 7.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Seattle Pacific University Graduate Student Diversity

577 of SPU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SPU, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Seattle Pacific University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	69
Black or African American	39
Hispanic	43
White	293
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	65

Online Learning at Seattle Pacific University

SPU offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

301 undergraduate students at SPU took at least one online class — of those, 4 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 129 students took at least one online class and 49 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Seattle Pacific University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by SPU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	1	53	—	211
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	12	—	32
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	7	7	28
Education, General	19	2	3	24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	7	—	8
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	7	—	7
Curriculum and Instruction	5	1	—	6
Special Education and Teaching	4	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Seattle Pacific University

SPU offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SPU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.