SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (SPU)
- 3307 3rd Ave W
- Seattle, WA 98119
- OPEID College Code: 00378800
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- General Phone: (206) 281-2000
- President: Philip Eaton
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 4,000
- College Alias: SPU
- College Mascot: Falcons
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General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy
- Religious Affiliation
- Free Methodist
- Website
- www.spu.edu
- Mission Statement
- SPU seeks to be a premiere Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom and modeling grace-filled community.
Accreditation
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 535 | 1,438 | 1,973 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 480 (90%) | 1,350 (94%) | 1,830 (93%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 193 (40%) | 489 (36%) | 682 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 616 | 90% |
| ACT ® Exam | 285 | 42% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 500 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 28 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 20% | 41% | 93% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,263 | $5,564 | $3,918 | $13,130 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 900 | 743 | 1,112 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $27,810 | $26,817 | $25,128 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $27,810 | $26,817 | $25,128 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $27,810 | $26,817 | $25,128 |
| Books and Supplies | $942 | $924 | $849 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,544 | $8,454 | $8,082 |
| Other Expenses | $2,847 | $2,823 | $2,779 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $40,143 | $39,018 | $36,838 |
| In-State | $40,143 | $39,018 | $36,838 |
| Out of State | $40,143 | $39,018 | $36,838 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $28,752 | $27,741 | $25,977 |
| In-State | $28,752 | $27,741 | $25,977 |
| Out of State | $28,752 | $27,741 | $25,977 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $28,752 | $27,741 | $25,977 |
| In-State | $28,752 | $27,741 | $25,977 |
| Out of State | $28,752 | $27,741 | $25,977 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,000 Undergraduate: 3,016 Graduate: 984
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,293 Female: 2,707
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 989 Female: 2,027
- Graduate Gender Male: 304 Female: 680
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,207 Part-Time: 793
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,891 Part-Time: 125
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 316 Part-Time: 668
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 65 | 2% |
| American Indian | 43 | 1% |
| Black | 115 | 3% |
| Asian | 344 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 3% |
| White | 2,954 | 74% |
| Unknown | 343 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 21 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,249 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,201 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 504 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 416 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 188 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 120 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 182 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 113 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Age Unknown | 5 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 774 | 565 | 209 |
| Faculty Status | 358 | 201 | 157 |
| Tenured Faculty | 119 | 114 | 5 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 350 | 195 | 155 |
| Primarily Instruction | 350 | 195 | 155 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 46 | 45 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 161 | 124 | 37 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 217 | 201 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 121 | 106 | 15 |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 22 | 21 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,690 (159) | $70,618 (96) | $60,704 (63) |
| Professor | $81,904 (54) | $82,906 (40) | $79,042 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $67,040 (46) | $67,658 (29) | $65,985 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,350 (42) | $55,239 (20) | $53,542 (22) |
| Instructor | $45,989 (15) | $51,288 (6) | $42,456 (9) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,401 (36) | $93,456 (21) | $83,725 (15) |
| Professor | $102,032 (19) | $107,212 (13) | $90,809 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $77,636 (13) | $71,764 (6) | $82,669 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,099 (3) | $69,120 (2) | $72,056 (1) |
| Instructor | $60,285 (1) | - (-) | $60,285 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,882 (195) | $71,668 (117) | $62,204 (78) |
| Professor | $82,315 (73) | $84,087 (53) | $77,620 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $66,265 (59) | $66,125 (35) | $66,468 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,550 (45) | $55,358 (22) | $53,777 (23) |
| Instructor | $46,197 (16) | $51,288 (6) | $43,143 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,634,532 | $586,413 | $1,048,119 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 36% | 64% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 282 | 108 | 174 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 236 | 88 | 148 |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 141 | 57 | 84 |
| Gymnastics | 17 | - | 17 |
| Rowing | 27 | 10 | 17 |
| Soccer | 52 | 26 | 26 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $57,827 | $59,486 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $12,294 | $14,413 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 48 | 21 | 27 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Gymnastics | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Rowing | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Soccer | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 74% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 71% |
| Female | 75% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 86% |
| Black | 78% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| White | 74% |
| Unknown | 92% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 60% |
| 5 Years | 71% |
| 6 Years | 74% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 8 |
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
