Business School at Seattle Pacific University
Private university ยท Seattle, Washington
- AACSB accredited
Seattle Pacific University is a private university with graduate business programs in Seattle, Washington. Those programs run through the School of Business, Government, and Economics. The institution is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 9 of the 10 schools in MBA Lab's Washington directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.
Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 485 students, alongside 1,762 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.
Seattle has 4 schools in MBA Lab's business schools directory, so it's worth comparing options in the same market before deciding - commute, employer partnerships, and evening scheduling often separate schools that look similar on paper.
What to ask Seattle Pacific University
These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.
- Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like Seattle Pacific University often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
- Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the School of Business, Government, and Economics may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
- Compare inside Seattle first. With 4 schools in this directory in the same city, you can often visit or attend information sessions at all of them in a single week - the fastest way to tell apart programs whose websites read identically.
At a glance
| Institution | Seattle Pacific University |
|---|---|
| Business school | School of Business, Government, and Economics |
| Control | private |
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
| Campus setting | Large city |
| Carnegie class | Doctoral university |
| MBA formats listed | |
| Graduate enrollment | 485 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,762 |
| Business accreditation | AACSB — view listing |
| Institutional accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Official site | Visit website |
| Net price calculator | Estimate your cost |
| Federal data | College Scorecard profile |
School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.
Compare with other schools in Washington
| School | City | AACSB | Formats listed | Earnings, 1 yr out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Pacific University This page | Seattle | Yes | Not reported | |
| City University of Seattle | Seattle (same city) | — | MBA, Online MBA | $89,182 |
| Seattle University | Seattle (same city) | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $104,093 |
| University of Washington | Seattle (same city) | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $149,800 |
| Washington State University | Pullman | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA | $125,114 |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | $62,301 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | $92,105 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma | Yes | MBA | $58,626 |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham | Yes | MBA | $75,467 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane | Yes | MBA | $66,917 |
"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.
Frequently asked questions
What MBA formats does Seattle Pacific University offer?
MBA Lab's directory lists an MBA path at Seattle Pacific University. Check the school's official site for current formats such as online, evening, or executive options.
Is Seattle Pacific University's business school AACSB-accredited?
Yes - Seattle Pacific University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.
Is Seattle Pacific University a public or private institution?
Seattle Pacific University is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Seattle, Washington. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How do I compare Seattle Pacific University with other schools in Washington?
MBA Lab lists 10 schools in its Washington business schools directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.
Where should I verify program details?
Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.
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