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The campus of Seattle Pacific University is in Seattle, Washington, 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 music and construction trades.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 630. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Seattle Pacific University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 3,873 students enrolled (3,415 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at Seattle Pacific University. 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
Admissions Phone: (206) 281-2021
Financial Aid Phone: (206) 281-2046
http://www.spu.edu
Seattle Pacific University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 152 | English, sociology, political science, history, liberal arts and sciences, Latin American studies, economics, French language, ... |
| Business And Management | 146 | business, business administration, accounting, MIS, organizational behavior, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 119 | curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, school counseling, ESL instruction, educational administration, social science teaching, special ed, English teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 96 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 94 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, school psychology |
| Media | 51 | communication studies |
| Science | 34 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, physical sciences, ecology |
| Construction Trades | 34 | apparel and textiles |
| Religion And Philosophy | 33 | religious education, theology, philosophy, missionary studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, nutrition sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | food and nutrition, family and consumer science, family studies |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies |
| Engineering | 22 | electrical engineering, engineering science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | systems analyst, computer engineering |
| Music | 17 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama, various performing arts |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics, applied mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Seattle Pacific University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 673 | 59 |
| Master's degree | 220 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 3 |
In 2005, Seattle Pacific University had a total enrollment of 3,873 students (3,415 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 59% |
| Oregon | 12% |
| California | 8% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Idaho | 3% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Seattle Pacific University offers campus housing for 1,831 of its 3,415 (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 | 1,921 | 1,576 | 82% | 710 | 45% |
| Men | 622 | 482 | 77% | 220 | 46% |
| Women | 1,299 | 1,094 | 84% | 490 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (206) 281-2021
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,783 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,783 |
| Room and board | $ 7,572 |
| Room charge | $ 4,071 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,501 |
| Books and supplies | $ 789 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,592 |
Financial Aid:
Seattle Pacific University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (206) 281-2046
Seattle Pacific University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $67,788 | 9 | $66,470 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $57,981 | 28 | $56,395 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $47,301 | 18 | $46,433 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $42,636 | 9 | $38,901 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 113 | $59,010 | 64 | $52,550 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pacific West Conference |
| Track | Pacific West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 74 | 103 |
| Track | 3 | 20 | 23 |
| Basketball | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 42 | 58 |
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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
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
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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
Urban Studies/Affairs
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
Nutrition Sciences
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical 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 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Free Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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