Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $56,826. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $40,407 |
| Housing & meals | $15,498 |
| Books & supplies | $768 |
| Personal & travel | $3,888 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,735 |
| Total cost of attendance | $56,826 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
SPU net price compared with other Washington colleges
SPU has the 44th-lowest average net price of 50 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Northwest University | $22,288 | 71% | $54,914 |
| 41 | Faith International University | $22,662 | 25% | $51,006 |
| 42 | Walla Walla University | $23,329 | 60% | $61,885 |
| 43 | The Evergreen State College | $24,319 | 41% | $45,320 |
| 44 | Seattle Pacific University | $24,488 | 62% | $64,506 |
| 45 | Whitworth University | $26,534 | 71% | $58,561 |
| 46 | Saint Martin's University | $28,119 | 52% | $62,092 |
| 47 | Whitman College | $33,313 | 81% | $67,589 |
| 48 | Seattle University | $34,662 | 76% | $75,272 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Washington colleges →
Why SPU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Pacific University | 83% | $24,488 | 62% | $64,506 | This school |
| Whitworth University | 90% | $26,534 | 71% | $58,561 | |
| Northwest University | 83% | $22,288 | 71% | $54,914 | |
| Pacific Lutheran University | 78% | $19,589 | 69% | $66,990 | |
| University of Puget Sound | 72% | $38,394 | 68% | $69,594 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Seattle Pacific University would cost you $2,046 less per year than Whitworth University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Seattle Pacific University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$12,473).
- Whitworth University gives aided families $9,644 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Washington resident | SPU | Whitworth University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $40,407 | $52,880 | −$12,473 |
| Books & supplies | $768 | $768 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $15,498 | $13,700 | +$1,798 |
| Personal & travel | $3,888 | $3,825 | +$63 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,735 | −$2,657 | −$1,078 |
| Sticker price | $56,826 | $68,516 | −$11,690 |
| Average grants | −$32,338 | −$41,982 | +$9,644 |
| You pay | $24,488 | $26,534 | −$2,046 |
“+” means SPU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
SPU cost questions
How much is tuition at SPU?
Tuition and fees are $40,407 a year.
What is the total cost of attending SPU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $56,826 a year.
What do families actually pay at SPU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,488 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,735; $48–75k pay $19,332; $110k+ pay $29,819.
How much debt do SPU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,946, and 2.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Seattle Pacific University overview