by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,702 undergraduates in 2020, SPU is a small, private university located in Seattle, Washington. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, SPU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SPU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SPU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Free Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Free Methodist Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at SPU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SPU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", SPU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit SPU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our SPU for Veterans Guide.
SPU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
SPU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,702 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,606 (96.4%). Part-time attendance was 96 (3.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,606 | 96 | 2,702 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SPU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank SPU #407 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at SPU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the SPU Diversity Guide.
SPU has a total of 277 student athletes, 114 men and 163 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $5,433,537 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $5,282,258 |
| Net | $151,279 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Seattle Pacific University Athletics