At a glance
Average net price
$24,488
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
62.0%
Admission rate
83%
Undergrad size
1,762
In-state tuition
$40,407
Out-of-state tuition
$40,407
Cost of attendance
$56,826
Median earnings (10y)
$64,506
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 72.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (31%), humanities & arts (24%), stem (17%).
- STEM17%
- Health14%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences31%
- Trades & services1%
- Health professions14.0%~247 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business12.6%~222 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology10.9%~193 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education10.3%~181 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~141 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~139 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences6.5%~115 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.1%~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.6%~63 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.6%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.3%~58 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering3.0%~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.0%~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~2 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 319 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 179 | $71,224 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 168 | $59,417 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 134 | $33,783 | $26,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 122 | $44,574 | $22,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 69 | $38,730 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Undergraduate certificate | 62 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 61 | $24,480 | $24,723 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 54 | $84,413 | $18,908 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 47 | $38,179 | $25,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 45 | $56,939 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 44 | $59,899 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | $26,949 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Graduate certificate | 39 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 39 | $67,680 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 38 | $34,595 | $26,775 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 38 | $21,001 | $25,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 36 | $63,181 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | 36 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 31 | $39,789 | $26,835 |
| Psychology, General. | Doctoral | 30 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | $26,323 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 28 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 28 | $44,294 | $22,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | $28,635 | $25,701 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | $49,856 | $25,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 18 | $58,558 | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University is a mid-sized institution located in Seattle, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,762 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Seattle Pacific University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,488 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $40,407 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $56,826 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 62.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 72.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,506 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Seattle Pacific University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (31% of credentials), humanities & arts (24% of credentials), stem (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Seattle Pacific University accepts 83% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Seattle, Washington (city), Seattle Pacific University draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Seattle Pacific University
Q.How much does Seattle Pacific University cost?
The average net price at Seattle Pacific University is $24,488 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $56,826.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Seattle Pacific University?
Seattle Pacific University has a 6-year graduation rate of 62.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Seattle Pacific University?
Seattle Pacific University admits 83% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Seattle Pacific University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Seattle Pacific University graduate earns $64,506 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Seattle Pacific University?
Published tuition is $40,407 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Seattle Pacific University located?
Seattle Pacific University is located in Seattle, Washington (ZIP 98119).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Seattle Pacific University at their official website.