Seattle, WA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 91%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,387 | 3,975 | 638 | 91% |
| 2020 | 3,923 | 3,555 | 655 | 91% |
| 2021 | 4,358 | 4,007 | 579 | 92% |
| 2022 | 3,895 | 3,533 | 538 | 91% |
| 2023 | 2,806 | 2,556 | 382 | 91% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,710 of 1,860 women and 846 of 946 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Seattle Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 91% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,556 of 2,806 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,806 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 382 enrolled.
No. Seattle Pacific University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 91%.