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Interested in attending Seattle Pacific University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Seattle Pacific University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

91
%
Acceptance rate
3.41
Average High School GPA
July 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Seattle Pacific University?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Seattle Pacific accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,806 people applied and 2,556 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1710 / 1860 (92%)
Men
846 / 946 (89%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Seattle Pacific University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Seattle Pacific University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Seattle Pacific University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Seattle Pacific considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Seattle Pacific University?

3.41
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Seattle Pacific University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.41.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
5%
3.75-3.99
29%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
14%
2.00-2.49
2%

Seattle Pacific is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

21%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
660
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1070
75th Percentile
1310

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Seattle Pacific University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 1
Regular admission deadline
November 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision.

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