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Seattle, WA · Walla Walla, WA
| Seattle Pacific University | Whitman College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,488/yr | $33,313/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,735/yr | $13,567/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,000 | $18,437 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,559/yr | $11,596/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,332/yr | $21,915/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,976/yr | $27,237/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,819/yr | $47,679/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $254/mo | $195/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,491/yr | $15,080/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,491/yr | $15,080/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $924/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,618/yr | $800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $56,826/yr | $78,092/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,407/yr | $64,050/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,407/yr | $64,050/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 54% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 83% | 38% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1310–1480 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1410 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 29–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 33–35 · Math 26–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,806 | 6,185 |
| Students accepted | 2,556 | 3,092 |
| Students who enrolled | 382 | 444 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 21% | 31% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 11% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 62% | 81% |
| Freshmen who come back | 72% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $64,506/yr | $67,589/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,567–$97,253 | $44,195–$101,439 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 90% |
| White students graduating | 67% | 85% |
| Black students graduating | 59% | 60% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 57% | 76% |
| Asian students graduating | 63% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $51,496/yr | $45,594/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 60% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 76% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 12% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $59,612/yr | $60,428/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% | Social Sciences 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 20% of degrees | Social Sciences — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Physical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology — $91,584/yr | Economics — $46,832/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 33% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,762 | 1,531 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 485 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $9,581/mo | $10,628/mo |
| Full-time professors | 56% | 87% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $62,276 | $98,863 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Seattle, WA | Walla Walla, WA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1891 | 1859 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 7% | 14% |
| Men | 35% | 43% |
| Women | 65% | 57% |
| White students | 31% | 56% |
| Black students | 8.8% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 19% | 13% |
| Asian students | 14% | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| Other / not reported | 11% | 1.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 23% | 12% |
| Part-time students | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.7% | 1.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,613/yr | $23,597/yr |
| Endowment | $162.6M | $786.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,775 | 886 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,469/yr | $6,440/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,029/yr | $8,200/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Free Methodist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 9 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 168 | 274 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.0M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.5M | $4.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.5M | $4.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $32,537 | $61,601 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.