Seattle Pacific University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
90.71%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.23%
Freshmen Enrollment
538
SAT Scores
1,210
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,895 students have applied and 3,533 students have allowed to admit to Seattle Pacific University (Acceptance rate: 90.71%). SPU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.23 % where 538 students have finally enrolled out of 3,533 admitted students.
SPU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington.
SPU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington.
How to Apply to Seattle Pacific University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SPU. SPU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission | https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions |
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Online Application | https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply |
Financial Aid | https://spu.edu/student-financial-services |
Net Price Calculator | https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/scholarships-financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
Veterans Tuition | https://spu.edu/student-financial-services/resources-for/veterans |
Athletic | https://spu.edu/depts/idm/consumer-info.asp |
Disability Service | https://spu.edu/administration/center-for-learning/disability-support-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SPU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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Seattle Pacific University | 1,210 | 24 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington | 1,180 | 74 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Seattle Pacific University, 135 students submitted SAT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 620 | 680 |
Mathematics | 530 | 590 | 670 |
Total | 1,080 | 1,210 | 1,350 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Seattle Pacific University, 42 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
English | 20 | 25 | 30 |
Mathematics | 17 | 23 | 26 |
SPU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Seattle Pacific University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
Recommendations | Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
Legacy status | Not Considered |