Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit · 1,762 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$71K
In-state tuition
$44K
Out-of-state tuition
$44K
Graduation rate
55%
Acceptance rate
83%
Median debt
$20K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $60K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | — |
| ACT composite (median) | 24.0 |
| First-year retention | 72% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $58K |
| SAT math (median) | 580 |
| Undergraduate composition | 31% White · 9% Black · 19% Hispanic · 14% Asian |
| Official website | https://spu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $84K | $25K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $71K | $25K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $59K | — |
| Engineering, General. | $57K | — |
| Education, General. | $50K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $45K | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $45K | $26K |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | $44K | — |
| Economics. | $40K | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $39K | $22K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $38K | — |
| Political Science and Government. | $35K | $25K |
Compare with similar colleges in — WA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | $57K | 85% | $20K | $89K |
| Seattle University | $59K | 71% | $14K | $85K |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $53K | 64% | $15K | $71K |
| Whitworth University | $55K | 67% | $19K | $64K |
| University of Puget Sound | $66K | 69% | $20K | $72K |
| Whitman College | $67K | 75% | $13K | $71K |
| Walla Walla University | $36K | 58% | $18K | $67K |
| Saint Martin's University | $47K | 56% | $15K | $70K |
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