Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, SPU's acceptance rate is 90.71% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.23%. 1,212 men and 2,683 women applied to SPU and 1,080 men and 2,453 women students were accepted.
Among them, 173 men and 365 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SPU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,895 | 1,212 | 2,683 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,533 | 1,080 | 2,453 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 538 | 173 | 365 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90.71% | 89.11% | 91.43% | - | - |
| Yield | 15.23% | 16.02% | 14.88% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 135 students (25% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 42 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SPU.
The median SAT score is 1,210 with 620 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 670 and 25th percentile is 530 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 20 at SPU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Seattle Pacific University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1080 | 1210 | 1350 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 620 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 25 | 30 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 538 first-year students enrolled in SPU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.88% and part-time students is 1.12%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 32.16% and women students is 67.84%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SPU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 538 | 173 | 365 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 532 | 170 | 362 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at SPU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Seattle Pacific University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Seattle Pacific University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SPU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions |
| Online Application | https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply |
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 2-Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |