by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Seattle Pacific University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Seattle Pacific University came in at $40,407 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees came to $915; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,492 |
| Fees | $915 |
| Total | $40,407 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Seattle Pacific University charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Seattle Pacific University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Seattle Pacific University sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Seattle Pacific University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Seattle Pacific University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $35,100 |
| Two Years Ago | $36,504 |
| One Year Ago | $37,965 |
| Most Recent Year | $39,492 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at SPU has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, tuition moved up 4.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $42,032 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.27%, so a year from now students could pay around $42,131.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $42,131 |
| In 2 Years | $43,928 |
| In 3 Years | $45,802 |
| In 4 Years | $47,756 |
| In 5 Years | $49,793 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $179,617.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Seattle Pacific University, head to the Seattle Pacific University Financial Aid page.
