School Overview

Seattle Pacific University has a Free Methodist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Seattle, WA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

3307 3rd Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-1997
Main Phone: (206) 281-2000
Web Site: www.spu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,119 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.7% of students attend full-time, while 0.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 189 male students and 414 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 31.3% of the student body, while females made up 68.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (5)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 520. One quarter of students scored at least 630.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 500 or higher. One fourth of students scored 620 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Human Resource
• Information Technology

• General Communications

• Computer Science

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• ESL And Language
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

• General English Language

• Nursing

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Clothing, Apparel, And Textile
• Consumer Resources
• Family Development
• Nutrition

• Health And Fitness

• Biochemistry
• Biology

• Eastern European Language And Literature
• Germanic Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Other Performing And Visual Art

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Clinical Psychology
• General Psychology
• School Psychology

• Religious Education
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Seattle Pacific University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Seattle Pacific University is accredited regionally by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges (NWASC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Seattle Pacific University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Pacific West Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.