Seattle Pacific University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Seattle Pacific University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,120 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1891 and is one of the 16 schools and colleges located in Seattle, Washington.

Seattle Pacific University is affiliated with Free Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Seattle Pacific University will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
85
Seattle Pacific University implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 85 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Nursing, Business, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Seattle Pacific University is fair at 79% (above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at Seattle Pacific University is average: 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Seattle Pacific University is pretty good, 12:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, about $36,600 per year. The additional fees at Seattle Pacific University beyond tuition are nearly $700; which comes to $37,300 annually.

Read the details about Seattle Pacific University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
91%
Easy
According to government data, 3,895 applications were submitted and 3,533 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Seattle Pacific University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,900
High
Seattle Pacific University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Seattle Pacific University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Seattle Pacific University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: approximately $7,900 annually.

Army and Navy ROTC programs are available at Seattle Pacific University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Seattle Pacific University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Seattle Pacific University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Seattle Pacific University
3307 3rd Ave W
Seattle, Washington
98119-1997, USA
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