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How strong are the academics at Seattle Pacific University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
46%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Seattle Pacific has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
112
10-19
143
20-29
101
30-39
54
40-49
19
50-99
10

Honors Programs

Seattle Pacific University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Seattle Pacific's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Seattle Pacific University:

75%
First-year retention rate
46%
4-year grad rate
62%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Seattle Pacific University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Computer Science
12.6
27.48
42.36
57.24
72.12
87

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 15
  • Spanish and Iberian Studies 3
  • French Studies 2
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Physiology, General 16
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 12
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
  • Biochemistry 10
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 9
  • Ecology 6
  • Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 5
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 60
  • Fashion Merchandising 13
  • Accounting 7
  • Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 16
  • Journalism 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 25
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 4
Education
  • Education, General 11
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 7
  • Music Teacher Education 2
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 21
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 8
  • Computer Engineering, General 6
  • Engineering, General 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 8
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 1
  • Apparel and Textiles, General 1
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Linguistics 1
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 87
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 14
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 6
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
History
  • History, General 14
Homeland Security
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 8
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 26
  • General Studies 4
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 6
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 12
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 6
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 6
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 5
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 62
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 17
  • Sociology, General 14
  • Economics, General 6
  • Development Economics and International Development 3
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 15
  • Illustration 9
  • Interior Design 7
  • Music, General 4
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
  • Costume Design 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 1
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 0

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