Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, Washington · Private
Seattle Pacific University admitted 93% of 2,747 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1070–1310 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 62% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Seattle Pacific University
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Application deadlines
Seattle Pacific University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Seattle Pacific University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Seattle Pacific University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Seattle Pacific University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Seattle Pacific University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
Important
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Showing interest
Not considered
- –
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.39 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $58,968 a year. After grants, students paid $26,155 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Seattle Pacific University’s acceptance rate?
Seattle Pacific University admitted 93% of applicants: 2,555 of 2,747 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Seattle Pacific University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Seattle Pacific University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1070 to 1310, with a median around 1182. A score at or above 1182 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Seattle Pacific University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Seattle Pacific University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Seattle Pacific University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Seattle Pacific University asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (one response, 100–500 words: answer one of two). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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