Seattle Pacific University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
3%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Seattle Pacific University has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
42.4%(966)
Hispanic
18.7%(425)
African American
7.6%(174)
Asian
16.4%(373)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.7%(17)
Two or More Races
10.7%(243)
Unknown
3.2%(73)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment3,118
International Students3%

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
32.7%(796)
Women
67.3%(1,636)

Gender Statistics

Men796

26% of total enrollment

Women1,636

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Seattle Pacific University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(24)
18-19
38.9%(947)
20-21
40.2%(978)
22-24
14.4%(349)
25+
5.5%(134)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.4%(3)
20-21
1.6%(11)
22-24
16.8%(115)
25+
81.2%(557)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Seattle Pacific University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 71% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
71.4%(380)
Out-of-State
25.6%(136)
International
3.0%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State380

71% of student body

Out-of-State136

26% of student body

International16

3% 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

3%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age