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90.7%Acceptance
$38,814Tuition
2,073Students
62%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$64,506Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Free Methodist

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
90.7%
Average SAT
1,215
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,080–1,350
ACT Composite (avg)
24
Total Enrollment
2,073

Admissions Overview

Seattle Pacific University has an open admission policy with a 90.71% acceptance rate, meaning nearly all applicants who meet basic requirements get in. The middle 50% of students score between 1080-1350 on the SAT, with an average of 1215, showing the school welcomes a wide range of academic abilities. As a Free Methodist university founded in 1891, SPU looks for students who want to combine faith with learning in a Christian environment. The school attracts students interested in nursing, business, and psychology programs who value small classes (10:1 student-faculty ratio) and want to explore how their beliefs connect to their future careers.