First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | November 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: spu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 89 |
| Psychology | 79 |
| Business/Commerce | 71 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 34 |
| Physiology | 27 |
| English Language and Literature | 26 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 22 |
Show the other 55 majors
| Education | 19 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 |
| Accounting | 12 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 11 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 10 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 9 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 9 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 9 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 9 |
| Music | 9 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 8 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 7 |
| Ecology | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 7 |
| History | 7 |
| Art/Art Studies | 6 |
| Interior Design | 6 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 6 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5 |
| Applied Mathematics | 5 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 4 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 4 |
| French Studies | 3 |
| Linguistics | 3 |
| General Studies | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 2 |
| Journalism | 2 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 2 |
| Engineering | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 2 |
| Criminology | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 |
| Illustration | 2 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 1 |
| Costume Design | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
42% of men in fraternities · 14% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2020–21)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
4,145,494 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Boeing Field/King County International (BFI)
Nearest hub airport
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.3 of 20
Elevation
37 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
37°F
July high
76°F
Annual snowfall
3.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
2 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,340 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- City University of Seattle2 mi
- Cornish College of the Arts3 mi
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus3 mi
- Seattle University3 mi
- Bastyr University8 mi
- Northwest University8 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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