Seattle Pacific University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
4%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Seattle Pacific University has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
42.3%(1,061)
Hispanic
18.1%(455)
African American
8.1%(203)
Asian
16.1%(405)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.7%(17)
Two or More Races
10.5%(264)
Unknown
3.9%(98)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment3,514
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Seattle Pacific University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Seattle Pacific University has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.4%(895)
Women
66.6%(1,787)

Gender Statistics

Men895

25% of total enrollment

Women1,787

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Seattle Pacific University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(13)
18-19
35.8%(745)
20-21
43.0%(895)
22-24
14.8%(309)
25+
5.7%(119)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.5%(3)
20-21
1.7%(10)
22-24
17.7%(102)
25+
80.0%(461)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Seattle Pacific University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 100% in-state residents, -4% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.0%(380)
International
4.0%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State380

100% of student body

International16

4% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age