student faculty ratio
average class size
fulbright scholars in the past 3 years
of students study abroad
One of “America’s Top Colleges.”
Forbes (2018)
Seattle Pacific University is a national College of Distinction, chosen for academic excellence, innovation, student development, and career preparation.
Colleges of Distinction (2018)
Best Undergraduate Engineering School
Best Graduate School for General and Clinical Psychology.
U.S. News and World Report (2018)
Seattle Pacific University is the only university in Washington state ranked in Washington Monthly’s 2017 College Guide, which rates schools based on their support of low-income students, cutting-edge scholarship, and commitment to service.
Washington Monthly (2017)
SPU is the only private university in the Pacific Northwest named a
one of only three Washington state institutions on the list.
U.S. News and World Report
“Best City for Young Professionals”
Forbes (2017)
“Best City for Tech Jobs”
Forbes (2017)
“Best Place to Live”
U.S. News & World Report (2017)
Fortune 500 companies in Seattle — and SPU grads have worked at all of them.
professionals in SPU’s Mentorship Program database, with more than 350 internships for college credit available each year.
of alumni say our academic quality met or exceeded their expectations
Highest Paid Graduates in Computer and Information Sciences
College Factual (2018)
of graduates are employed or attending graduate school one year after graduation.
SPU Office of Institutional Research
A “Best Value College” based on tuition costs, school quality, post-grad earning, student debt, and graduation success, calculating which schools give students the best return on investment.
Forbes (2017)
A “Best College for your Money.”
Money Magazine (2017)
A “Best Value College” in Washington state.
Seattle Business Magazine (2017)