Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University is a four-year, private university in Seattle, Washington. SPU offers graduate degree options and 71 majors plus 59 minors to those pursuing undergraduate degrees.

Seattle Pacific University Veteran & Military Support Programs

Seattle Pacific University offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• Seattle Pacific University is a GI Bill® approved school
• Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP exam but not the DSST exam
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Seattle Pacific University is a Yellow Ribbon school

Seattle Pacific University is a MyCAA approved school.

At SPU, the Yellow Ribbon program provides undergraduate students up to $16,000 additional tuition dollars per year ($8,000 from SPU and $8,000 matching funds from the VA).

When it comes to credit for military training, currently, the University evaluates initial entry training (e.g., basic combat training in the Army) with three credits of elective physical education (PE). More advanced training is evaluated based on its congruence to courses offered at Seattle Pacific University.

Message from SPU

Seattle Pacific University is a place where 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students gain a superb education grounded on the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the tools to influence the world for good. Outstanding scholarship and thoughtful faith is a powerful combination that brings about change in the lives of graduates, and in the people and communities they go on to serve.