- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $26,155 a year (2022–23)
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Seattle Pacific University reported an acceptance rate of 83% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Seattle Pacific University reviews each application.
Seattle Pacific University GPA requirements
Seattle Pacific University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Seattle Pacific University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Seattle Pacific University acceptance rate
Seattle Pacific University admitted 2,406 of 2,885 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Seattle Pacific University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Seattle, Washington, with 1,776 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Seattle Pacific University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Seattle Pacific University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Seattle Pacific University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,155 a year at Seattle Pacific University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Seattle Pacific University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Seattle Pacific University admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Seattle Pacific University?
Seattle Pacific University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is Seattle Pacific University's acceptance rate?
Seattle Pacific University's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,406 of 2,885 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Seattle Pacific University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Seattle Pacific University admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Seattle Pacific University?
A lot: Seattle Pacific University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Seattle Pacific University test optional?
Check Seattle Pacific University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Seattle Pacific University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does Seattle Pacific University require an essay?
No. Seattle Pacific University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Seattle Pacific University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,155 a year at Seattle Pacific University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Seattle Pacific University?
Yes. Seattle Pacific University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Seattle Pacific University consider legacy status?
No. Seattle Pacific University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Seattle Pacific University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Seattle Pacific UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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