Seattle Pacific University
Located in Seattle — a city leading in technology, industry, business, science, and the arts — Seattle Pacific University is a place to cultivate depth and purpose as students explore or grow deeper in Christian faith. Here, over 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students gain a nationally ranked education surrounded by world-class faculty who know your name, supportive community, and countless resources to launch your career.
Accepts first-year applicationsWestPrivateUrbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
First-year
If you have not graduated from high school and completed college credit post high school graduation, then you are considered a first year student.
October 1: First day to submit FAFSA
November 1: Early Action deadline, Early Action FAFSA deadline
January 15: First-year freshman application deadline, general FAFSA deadline
May 1: First year-freshman decision deadline. $200 advance payment due.
October 1: First day to submit FAFSA
November 1: Early Action deadline, Early Action FAFSA deadline
January 15: First-year freshman application deadline, general FAFSA deadline
May 1: First year-freshman decision deadline. $200 advance payment due.
Transfer
If you have graduated from high school and completed college coursework post graduation at the time of your application, then you will apply as a transfer student.
April 1: Early Action deadline for Autumn Quarter
July 1: Regular Autumn Quarter deadline for best possible aid and scholarships
November 15: Transfer nursing application deadline for Autumn Quarter entry or Winter Quarter entry
November 15: Winter Quarter application deadline
February 1: Spring Quarter application deadline
April 1: Early Action deadline for Autumn Quarter
July 1: Regular Autumn Quarter deadline for best possible aid and scholarships
November 15: Transfer nursing application deadline for Autumn Quarter entry or Winter Quarter entry
November 15: Winter Quarter application deadline
February 1: Spring Quarter application deadline
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Additional information
We make a nationally ranked, private education affordable.
A community pursuing diversity.
Our students' voices, backgrounds, and experiences matter.
- 97% of undergraduate students receive financial aid
- $38,038: average financial aid per student (estimated)
- Our students come from all income levels
A community pursuing diversity.
Our students' voices, backgrounds, and experiences matter.
- 54 percent of our student body are from historically underrepresented groups.
- 40 percent of our freshman class are the first in their families to attend college.
- Our students come from 36 states and 39 countries
Visit us
Visit SPU, no matter where you are! The best way to experience Seattle Pacific for yourself is through one of our visit experiences. Check out our full range of in-person and virtual visit opportunities: spu.edu/visit
Explore campus and downtown Seattle with our interactive 360 virtual tour: spu.edu/tour
Explore campus and downtown Seattle with our interactive 360 virtual tour: spu.edu/tour
"From the faith-based classes to the fellowship clubs and events, it was easy to find community at SPU that encouraged me to dive deeper into my faith. I was never taught to put faith and business together before, but now I definitely plan to do so in my marketing career and eventually in my own business!”