[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is SPU to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Seattle Pacific University (SPU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. SPU's acceptance rate is 83.40% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,885 students applied and 2,406 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into SPU.
To apply to SPU, recommendations is required to submit.
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, SPU's acceptance rate is 83.40% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.75%. 1,024 men and 1,861 women applied to SPU and 808 men and 1,598 women students were accepted.
Among them, 122 men and 257 women were enrolled in SPU. You can explore the SPU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 379 first-year students enrolled in SPU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.21% and part-time students is 0.79%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 32.19% and women students is 67.81%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SPU.
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 considered in admission process at SPU. The english proficiency test is required .
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 .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to SPU:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions
- Online Application: https://spu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: 2-Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)
SPU Admission Frequently Asked Questions
SPU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 83.40%.
SPU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.
SPU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
Yes, SPU requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.
SPU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, SPU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, SPU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for SPU is 4694 and 4-digit ACT code is 4476.