# Seattle Pacific University (SPU)

Private nonprofit college in Seattle, WA. IPEDS ID 236577.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seattle-pacific-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/seattle-pacific-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 83% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,488 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 62%; beats 78% of WA colleges and 65% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $64,506; beats 80% of WA colleges and 79% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $16,946

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,735 |
| 30-48k | $18,559 |
| 48-75k | $19,332 |
| 75-110k | $27,976 |
| 110k+ | $29,819 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.29 years on average (46% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $64,506 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,735 | $88,953 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $18,559 | $79,618 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $19,332 | $82,934 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $27,976 | $120,017 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $29,819 | $127,924 | 5.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $56,826
- Tuition and fees: $40,407
- Housing and meals: $15,498; books: $768

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,806 applicants, 2,556 admitted, 382 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 83%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 91%, ACT 20–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (56 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $82,557 | $133,039 | $18,908 |
| Engineering | $71,770 | $106,291 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $81,671 | $93,334 | $27,000 |
| Business | $56,283 | $84,493 | $22,000 |
| Accounting | not reported | $80,110 | not reported |
| Education | not reported | $70,584 | $25,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $39,248 | $68,547 | $26,000 |
| Economics | $41,502 | $66,787 | $26,835 |
| Political Science | $32,288 | $62,972 | $26,775 |
| Communications | $32,260 | $62,411 | $25,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $44,823 | $62,392 | $22,000 |
| Psychology | $40,264 | $58,749 | $26,000 |
| English | $30,737 | $52,378 | $25,701 |
| Theology / Ministry | $32,220 | $50,557 | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,625 | $50,235 | $26,988 |
| Sociology | $25,958 | $46,974 | $25,000 |
| Studio Art | $35,938 | $32,456 | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | $81,199 | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,039 | not reported | $26,949 |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Apparel and Textiles | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physiology | $26,478 | not reported | $24,723 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nutrition Science | $39,317 | not reported | $26,323 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $128,260 (Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA), $124,200 (WA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $126,340 (Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA), $109,170 (WA), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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