Seattle Pacific University's published cost of attendance is $56,826. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,735, families in the lower-middle range pay around $18,559, middle-income families pay about $19,332, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $27,976, and higher-income families pay around $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 |
Seattle Pacific University's published cost of attendance is $56,826. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,735, families in the lower-middle range pay around $18,559, middle-income families pay about $19,332, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $27,976, and higher-income families pay around $29,819. Azimuth ranks Seattle Pacific University #1039 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Seattle Pacific's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. The university participates in federal loan programs and works with families to construct aid packages that combine grants, scholarships, and loans. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the specific aid-to-sticker ratio varies by income level and individual circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,687; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,115, median federal debt of $24,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
