Seattle Pacific University Acceptance Rate
Seattle, Washington · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,806
- Admitted
- 2,556
- Yield
- 14.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Seattle Pacific University's acceptance rate has risen from 83.4% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,447 to 2,806 (-37%) over that period.
Its 91.1% rate makes Seattle Pacific University more selective than about 18% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 21%.
Seattle Pacific University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,447 | 3,709 | 83.4% | 685 |
| 2015–16 | 5,227 | 4,266 | 81.6% | 687 |
| 2016–17 | 4,034 | 3,521 | 87.3% | 685 |
| 2017–18 | 3,692 | 3,355 | 90.9% | 647 |
| 2018–19 | 4,172 | 3,758 | 90.1% | 714 |
| 2019–20 | 4,387 | 3,975 | 90.6% | 638 |
| 2020–21 | 3,923 | 3,555 | 90.6% | 655 |
| 2021–22 | 4,359 | 4,008 | 91.9% | 580 |
| 2022–23 | 3,895 | 3,533 | 90.7% | 538 |
| 2023–24 | 2,806 | 2,556 | 91.1% | 382 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,860 | 1,710 | 91.9% |
| Men | 946 | 846 | 89.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–660 | 21% |
| SAT Math | 520–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 5% |
How Seattle Pacific University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Seattle Pacific University's acceptance rate?
Seattle Pacific University's acceptance rate is 91.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,556 admitted of 2,806 applicants).
Is Seattle Pacific University test optional?
Seattle Pacific University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Seattle Pacific University?
Seattle Pacific University received 2,806 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,556.
What SAT score do you need for Seattle Pacific University?
Admitted students at Seattle Pacific University typically scored 530–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Seattle Pacific University getting harder to get into?
Seattle Pacific University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.4% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://spu.edu/.