Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University, also referred to as SPU, was established in 1891. It is a Christian university located on the slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington. SPU is a university of liberal arts and sciences and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in diverse areas of study. The university records an enrollment of over 3,500 students every year. It was originally created as Seattle Seminary and College in 1913. After a few name and status changes it was given its present name in 1977.

ASSP, Associated Students of Seattle Pacific, organizes various events and hosts a number of clubs for the students' recreation. Some of the notable alumni of SPU are Eugene H. Peterson of 1954, Author of The Message; Ken Bone of 1982, Basketball Coach (Portland State University); and the members of the band Acceptance.

Seattle Pacific University Highlights

Where Seattle Pacific University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Free Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in construction trades and therapy and counseling.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Seattle Pacific University was 3,842 in 2007 (3,408 full-time equivalent).

About 30% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 70% of the class.

Undergrads are 78% of enrolled students and graduate students are 22%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Seattle Pacific University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Seattle Pacific University provides on-campus housing for 1,783 of its 3,408 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Seattle Pacific University Athletics

Seattle Pacific University is in the Pacific West Conference for major sports.

Seattle Pacific University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 33 male students received the aid (men were 29% of those receiving aid) and 81 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 71% of students receiving such aid) .

Seattle Pacific University Admissions (2007)

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