Seattle Pacific University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,100

24.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,153

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.69%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

91.9%

4,359 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,443

82.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

65.9%

453 Graduates

About

Seattle Pacific University is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Seattle Pacific University were Teacher Education & Professional Development (199 degrees awarded), Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (26 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (24 degrees).

In 2021, 1,294 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seattle Pacific University. 70.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (744 degrees), 5.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (140 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Seattle Pacific University is $35,100, which is $6,108 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Seattle Pacific University is $35,100, which is $6,108 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,153.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Seattle Pacific University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,100

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Seattle Pacific University was $35,100. The cost of tuition at Seattle Pacific University is $6,108 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Seattle Pacific University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,153

2021 Value

7.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Seattle Pacific University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,153. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Seattle Pacific University grew by 7.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Seattle Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,687

Room and Board

$930

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Seattle Pacific University was of $12,687 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.27% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $930. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Seattle Pacific University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Seattle Pacific University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Seattle Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.69%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Seattle Pacific University was 0.69%, which represents 7 out of the 1014 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Seattle Pacific University received 4,359 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 11.1% annual growth. Out of those 4,359 applicants, 4,008 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,443 students enrolled at Seattle Pacific University in 2021. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Seattle Pacific University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,008

Accepted Out of 4,359

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Seattle Pacific University was 91.9% (4,008 admissions from 4,359 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 90.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 11.1%, while admissions grew by 12.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Seattle Pacific University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2021)

122

Scores Submitted (2021)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Seattle Pacific University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Seattle Pacific University had a total enrollment of 3,443 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Seattle Pacific University is 2,840 students and the part-time enrollment is 603. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at Seattle Pacific University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Seattle Pacific University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.1% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14% Asian, 8.13% Two or More Races, 7.23% Black or African American, 0.668% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.349% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Seattle Pacific University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.2%) and White Male (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.3%), followed by White Male (12.5%) and Asian Female (9.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seattle Pacific University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,443 students. The full-time enrollment at Seattle Pacific University is 2,840 and the part-time enrollment is 603. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at Seattle Pacific University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Seattle Pacific University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Seattle Pacific University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Seattle Pacific University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Seattle Pacific University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,588 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
493 enrolled students
Asian
483 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Seattle Pacific University is 46.1% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14% Asian, 8.13% Two or More Races, 7.23% Black or African American, 0.668% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.349% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 127 students (3.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 520 more women than men received degrees from Seattle Pacific University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University is white (744 degrees awarded). There were 5.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (140 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Seattle Pacific University is Teacher Education & Professional Development (199 degrees awarded), followed by Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (26 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (24 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Seattle Pacific University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (486 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,780,298 people), Secondary school teachers (471,666 people), Education administrators (321,081 people), Postsecondary teachers (218,174 people), and Other managers (210,700 people).

The most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (486 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (18 degrees), Psychology (123 degrees), and English (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University are EDUCATION. (486 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (18 degrees), Psychology (123 degrees), and English (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Pacific University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,136,401 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (482,505 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (297,131 people), Outpatient care centers (188,254 people), and Individual & family services (183,873 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Seattle Pacific University.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
68 degree-majors awarded
General Business
66 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Seattle Pacific University was General Psychology with 68 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Seattle Pacific University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

387

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

907

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 387 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Pacific University, which is 0.427 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (907).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Seattle Pacific University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Pacific University in Teacher Education & Professional Development, which is 0.431 times less than the 167 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Pacific University in Teacher Education & Professional Development, which is 2.32 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 53% of students graduating from Seattle Pacific University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (73.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Seattle Pacific University is Male and Asian (73.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.1% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
744 degrees awarded
Asian
140 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Seattle Pacific University is white (744 degrees awarded). There were 5.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (140 degrees).

5.26% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
526 degrees awarded
White Male
218 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Seattle Pacific University is white female (526 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (218 degrees).

Operations

Seattle Pacific University has an endowment valued at nearly $169M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 51.5M (30.4%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Seattle Pacific University had a total salary expenditure of 106M. Seattle Pacific University employs 71 Assistant professors, 65 Professors and 65 Associate professors. Most academics at Seattle Pacific University are Male Professor (40), Female Assistant professor (39), and Female Associate professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle Pacific University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 212 employees, Management, with 48 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Endowment

$169M

2021 Endowment

38.3%

growth from 2020

Seattle Pacific University has an endowment valued at about $169M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Seattle Pacific University grew 38.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $218M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Seattle Pacific University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$48.2M

2021 Salaries

2.11%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Seattle Pacific University paid a median of $48.2M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($106M) and a 2.11% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17M

Instructional Salaries

209

Number of Employees

In 2021, Seattle Pacific University paid a total of $17M to 209 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

71 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

212 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Seattle Pacific University were Assistant professor with 71 employees, Professor with 65 employees, and Associate professor with 65 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle Pacific University were Office and Administrative Support with 212 employees, Management with 48 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Seattle Pacific University was Male Professor with 40 employees, Female Assistant professor with 39 employees, and Female Associate professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Seattle Pacific University.