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Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University
3307 3rd Ave West
Seattle, WA 98119-1997

Official telephone: (206) 281-2000
Fax number: (206) 281-2669
Website: https://spu.edu/
Seattle Pacific University
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 206 366-3344 3344
800 366-3344 3344 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: July 1
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: January 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency important
  • religious affiliation/commitment important
  • minority affiliation important
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.38
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 97%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1090 - 1300
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 27
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 16%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 20%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,884
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,405
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 56
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 23%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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