Seattle Pacific University
Admissions
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Seattle Pacific University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Seattle Pacific accepted 82% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 2,884 people applied and 2,405 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
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 3 years at Seattle Pacific University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Seattle Pacific University, making their yield rate Medium. 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?
Grades
Students who recently attended Seattle Pacific University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.38.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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
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