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Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA spu.edu 2,073 students

Seattle Pacific University's campus is located in the North Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. Its urban setting provides students with access to the city's cultural and professional opportunities. Rooted in its Christian heritage, SPU fosters a community-focused environment where students are encouraged to integrate faith with learning. The university is particularly known for programs that emphasize service and global engagement.

Programs
19
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$46,904
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$38,814
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Seattle Pacific University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 51% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $24,653, roughly 36% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $19,348 $77,392
$30K – $48K $18,024 $72,096
$48K – $75K $23,893 $95,572
$75K – $110K $29,476 $117,904
$110K+ $32,524 $130,096
Sticker price (no aid) $38,814 $155,256
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Seattle Pacific University

19 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
77
$81,671/yr High 5.2x
Business Compare across schools →
69
$56,283/yr High 4.9x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
65
$82,557/yr Very High 4.3x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
53
$81,199/yr Very High 4.2x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
51
$71,039/yr Very High 3.6x
Specialized Sales & Marketing Compare across schools →
50
$44,823/yr High 1.9x
Engineering Compare across schools →
47
$71,770/yr High 3.6x
Design Compare across schools →
46
$39,248/yr High 4.2x
Economics Compare across schools →
45
$41,502/yr Very High 1.7x
Psychology Compare across schools →
38
$40,264/yr High 2.6x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
34
$35,938/yr Moderate 1.3x
Political Science Compare across schools →
32
$32,288/yr Very High 2.4x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools →
31
$39,317/yr High 1.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
28
$32,260/yr High 2.7x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
26
$25,625/yr Moderate 0.7x
Sociology Compare across schools →
23
$25,958/yr High 0.7x
Theological and Ministerial Studies Compare across schools →
22
$32,220/yr Moderate 1.1x
English Compare across schools →
20
$30,737/yr Very High 1.6x
Physiology Compare across schools →
19
$26,478/yr High 0.7x