Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
Graduate prepared to succeed and serve the world
Since 1891, Seattle Pacific University has empowered students to find their callings, reach their goals, and serve the world around them. SPU is a rare combination: a Christian university located in a world-class city. Here, students are challenged to understand themselves, their field of study, and the world through thoughtful integration of Christian faith and scripture. This means our students graduate not only with a degree, but with character and purpose—empowered to serve the world around them.
Our faculty are world-class scholars and researchers who care deeply about their students’ growth—intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. Classes are rigorous and transformative, taught from a distinctly Christian perspective that encourages students to explore complex ideas through the lens of faith. SPU’s 12-to-1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized mentorship, while its national rankings reflect a commitment to academic excellence.
Our location in Seattle means opportunity is all around students, with access to more than 17 Fortune 500 companies and proximity to the headquarters of Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, and Nintendo. These connections provide countless pathways for internships and careers. SPU’s programs in technology, engineering, business, and the liberal arts prepare students to thrive in these rapidly evolving fields.
From research at SPU’s Blakely Island Field Station to service-learning projects across the Pacific Northwest, students put knowledge into action.
Life at SPU is dynamic and connected. Students take part in a life-changing, diverse community with thriving residence hall life, events, intramurals, student clubs, worship gatherings, and more. SPU is home to 13 NCAA Division II teams.
Affordability matters here. We offer many scholarship opportunities and are committed to making a world-class college education affordable.
And this is just the beginning. At SPU, you’ll graduate not only with a degree but with character, resilience, and a deeper sense of calling—empowered to serve the world around you.
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SPU’s 43-acre city campus is located in a residential neighborhood on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill, only 10 minutes from the heart of downtown Seattle. SPU also owns and operates a wilderness campus and field station on Blakely Island, and a seaside campus/retreat facility on Whidbey Island.
Enrollment
Total enrollment: 2,101
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,776
Post-baccalaureate enrollment: 16
Graduate enrollment: 428
Continuing education enrollment: 971
Academic programs offered
Undergraduate majors: 52
Undergraduate minors: 64
Master’s degree programs: 13
Doctoral degree programs: 5
Graduate certificates: 17
Students
(undergraduate through doctoral)
Average age of students:
Undergraduate: 21
Post-baccalaureate: 33
Master’s: 32
Doctoral: 35
Gender:
Men: 35%
Women: 65%
Student-faculty ratio: 15:1
Undergraduate information
Class size: 83% of Autumn Quarter 2024 classes had enrollments of 30 or less.
Denominations: students represent 55 Christian faith traditions and denominations.
Ethnic diversity: 53% (undergraduate ethnic minority students)
Financial Aid
98% of students receive some type of financial aid.
First-generation students
41% of students are the first in their family to attend a university or college.
Retention rate
72% (based on first-year persistence)
States/Countries
Students come from 21 states and 39 countries.
Top 10 undergraduate programs
By number of students enrolled Autumn Quarter and accepted into a major:
1. Psychology
2. Nursing
3. Computer Science
4. Business Administration
5. Honors
6. Physiology
7. Exercise Science
8. Mechanical Engineering
9. Applied Human Biology
10 Communication Studies
