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Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University says yes to 83.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $64,506 median earnings.
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Seattle Pacific University sits in Seattle proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Free Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $133,039 four years out. 35.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,762 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1320 — below the WA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Seattle Pacific University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Seattle Pacific University received 2,806 applications and admitted 2,556 (91.1%), with 382 enrolling.
Seattle Pacific University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1050–1320 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Seattle Pacific University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 600 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Seattle Pacific University compares
| Seattle Pacific University | Washington median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83.4% | 83.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,407 | $19,614 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $64,506 | $62,092 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Seattle Pacific University: $64,506 median at year ten, versus $62,092 across Washington institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $40,407 regardless of where you're from. At Seattle Pacific University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,762 — Seattle Pacific University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
62% graduate within six years. Roughly 38% don't — ask a Seattle Pacific University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Seattle Pacific University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $133,039 |
| Engineering, General | $106,291 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,334 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $84,493 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,110 |
| Education, General | $70,584 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $68,547 |
| Economics | $66,787 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,972 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,411 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $62,392 |
| Psychology, General | $58,749 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $52,378 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $50,557 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,235 |
| Sociology | $46,974 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,456 |
Median earnings for these 17 Seattle Pacific University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $64,506 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 39 additional Seattle Pacific University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Seattle Pacific University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Seattle Pacific University's acceptance rate?
91.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,556 admitted from 2,806 applicants.
How much does Seattle Pacific University cost?
At Seattle Pacific University, published tuition is $40,407 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Seattle Pacific University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Seattle Pacific University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $64,506 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Washington
- Seattle University — 76.9% admitted
- University of Puget Sound — 72.3% admitted
- Pacific Lutheran University — 78% admitted
- Northwest University — 83.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.