Published cost of attendance is $56,826. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $20,735, middle-income families pay around $19,332, higher-income families pay approximately $29,819.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $56,826 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,407 |
| Room and Board | $16,491 |
| Books and Supplies | $924 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$32,338 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,488 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,735 |
| $30–48k | $18,559 |
| $48–75k | $19,332 |
| $75–110k | $27,976 |
| $110k+ | $29,819 |
Published cost of attendance is $56,826. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $20,735, middle-income families pay around $19,332, higher-income families pay approximately $29,819. Azimuth ranks Seattle Pacific University #1039 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 27.1 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,687. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,115, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Seattle Pacific University earn median 4-year earnings of $70,115, placing Seattle Pacific University in the 72.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,128 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Seattle Pacific University in the 83.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Seattle Pacific University #347 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Seattle Pacific University's concentration in health and applied professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 92 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $93,334, delivering 1.1× the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 72 students earning $58,749, and the The Business/Commerce, General program graduates 62 students earning $84,493. Together, these three programs anchor the institution's earnings profile and reflect the dominant health-sciences focus that characterizes Seattle Pacific University's degree output.
