Outcomes at SPU
Graduation Rate
61.95%
Transfer-out Rate
25.46%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at Seattle Pacific University is 61.95% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. 438 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 707 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 17.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 25.46% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The retention rate (full-time students) is 72% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Seattle Pacific University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Seattle Pacific University. 438 students have completed and 180 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 9 students still enrolled and 80 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 707 | 707 |
| Completers | 438 (61.95%) | 438 |
| Transfer-out | 180 (25.46%) | 180 |
| Still Enrolled | 9 (1.27%) | 9 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 80 (11.32%) | 80 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 335 students have completed in 4 years and additional 90 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 335 (47.38%) |
88 (39.82%) |
247 (50.82%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 90 (12.73%) |
28 (12.67%) |
62 (12.76%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 13 (1.84%) |
4 (1.81%) |
9 (1.85%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61.95% (438/707) | 54.30% (120/221) | 65.43% (318/486) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 62.50% (65/104) | 60.47% (26/43) | 63.93% (39/61) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 58.70% (27/46) | 56.25% (9/16) | 60.00% (18/30) |
| Hispanic | 57.14% (76/133) | 53.33% (24/45) | 59.09% (52/88) |
| White | 66.56% (217/326) | 51.11% (46/90) | 72.46% (171/236) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Two or More Race | 53.85% (35/65) | 52.94% (9/17) | 54.17% (26/48) |
| Unknown | 47.06% (8/17) | 75.00% (3/4) | 38.46% (5/13) |