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Seattle Pacific University, also referred to as SPU, was established in the year 1891 by Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church. The university is located in Seattle, Washington, United States, and was originally called the Seattle Seminary. SPU gained university status in the year 1977. It is a member unit of the Christian College Consortium. SPU enrolls more than 3,000 students on an annual basis. The university offers various degrees and certificate programs through the following academic divisions:
The men's teams of Seattle Pacific University are involved in sports such as basketball, rowing, cross country, track and field, and soccer. The women's teams participate in basketball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, track and field, and cross country.
The campus of Seattle Pacific University is in Seattle, WA, which is a large city. Its Free Methodist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Seattle Pacific University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Seattle Pacific University is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and construction trades.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 620.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Seattle Pacific University had 3,842 students enrolled (3,640 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Seattle Pacific University values student athletics, and belongs to the Pacific West Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Seattle Pacific University
3307 3rd Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119-1997
General Phone: (206) 281-2000
http://www.spu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 162 | English, sociology, political science, history, creative writing, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, linguistics, ... |
| Business and Management | 157 | business, business administration, accounting, MIS, organizational behavior, finance |
| Education and Teaching | 144 | secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, ESL instruction, school counseling, education, educational administration, English teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 139 | psychology, organizational psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, school psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Science | 69 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, physical sciences |
| Media | 63 | communication studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 54 | religious education, theology, philosophy, missionary studies, religion |
| Family and Social Work | 32 | food and nutrition, family and consumer science, family studies |
| Design | 31 | design and visual communication, interior design |
| Music | 26 | music |
| Engineering | 21 | electrical engineering, engineering science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Construction Trades | 20 | apparel and textiles |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 11 | drama, various performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | systems analyst, computer engineering |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics, applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Seattle Pacific University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 771 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 248 | 13 |
| Doctor's degree | 24 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Seattle Pacific University had a total enrollment of 3,842 students (3,640 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 55% |
| Oregon | 15% |
| California | 9% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Idaho | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Seattle Pacific University offers campus housing for 1,830 of its 3,640 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Seattle, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,161 | 1,808 | 84% | 713 | 39% |
| Men | 636 | 510 | 80% | 220 | 43% |
| Women | 1,525 | 1,298 | 85% | 493 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,817 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,817 |
| Room and board | $ 8,454 |
| Room charge | $ 4,569 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,885 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,823 |
Financial Aid:
Seattle Pacific University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378800)
Seattle Pacific University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $99,581 | 6 | $90,256 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $75,645 | 6 | $73,853 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $86,306 | 15 | $78,474 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $83,088 | 12 | $84,196 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $67,745 | 17 | $63,418 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $55,402 | 21 | $54,136 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $48,462 | 11 | $44,112 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 101 | $69,102 | 62 | $60,428 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pacific West Conference |
| Track | Pacific West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 81 | 114 |
| Track | 4 | 22 | 26 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 48 | 65 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Seattle Pacific University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Free Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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