Seattle Pacific University

Students at Seattle Pacific University experience a world-class education in a world-class city. We welcome students from around the globe to grow together and serve in a diverse community of thoughtful scholarship and outward-focused, living Christian faith. Here is what defines us.

Among its outstanding facilities are two cutting-edge science buildings; a four-story library and study center; a restaurant-like dining facility with Northwest nouveau décor and made-to-order cuisine; one of the region’s finest small theatres; three coffee shops; five residence halls; and a gem of a gymnasium. 

You can also hop on a bus, and within 10 minutes you’re in the middle of downtown Seattle, one of the country’s most vibrant cities.Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.”

Core Themes

We have adopted three Core Themes to guide us as we engage the culture and help to bring about positive change in the world:

• Academic Excellence and Relevance
• Transformative and Holistic Student Experience
• Vital Christian Identity and Purpose

SPU’s mission is to engage the culture and change the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our core themes tell how.