Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA

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Seattle Pacific University - Seattle, WA

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Where Falcons learn to soar

Liberal Arts Private Religious Methodist Historic Prestigious Top-Ranking

Named one of the Best National Universities by US News and World Report in 2017, Seattle Pacific University quietly strives for perfection -- it is one of just three universities from Washington State to make the prestigious list. SPU is a private liberal arts university dating back to 1891. It was founded by the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary. It took its present name in 1977.

SPU is located in Seattle's beautiful Queen Anne Hill neighborhood -- the highest hill in Seattle and surrounded by water: Lake Union and the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Queen Anne Hill is filled with historic houses, 29 landmarks, and a historic bridge. This is a pricey neighborhood, but there are several bus stops near the university for those who prefer to commute from other areas of the city.

Downtown Seattle is a terrific option, located just four miles south of SPU. The university is located near the intersection of West Bertona Street and 3rd Avenue. To live close to the university and enjoy a variety of nearby shops and restaurants, look along Nickerson Street. Being so close to the Ship Canal, SPU students have access to the waterfront Ship Canal Trail, a popular trail for walkers, joggers, and bicyclists.

Explore the College

Peterson Hall is the second-oldest building on the SPU campus

Demaray Hall features a clock tower donated by the class of 1966

The SPU campus covers 40 acres

The SPU bookstore is the place to go for books and gear

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Seattle, WA is $1,489 for a studio, $2,047 for one bedroom, $2,721 for two bedrooms, and $3,820 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seattle has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 408 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,489/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 651 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,047/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 934 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,721/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,227 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,820/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

78

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Whittier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

362 Students

10
out of 10

Stevens Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

174 Students

10
out of 10

Cascadia Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

474 Students

9
out of 10

McDonald International School

Public

Grades K-5

459 Students

9
out of 10

Coe Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

454 Students

9
out of 10

Catharine Blaine K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

450 Students

9
out of 10

Madison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

981 Students

8
out of 10

Hamilton International Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

928 Students

8
out of 10

Eckstein Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,045 Students

7
out of 10

Jane Addams Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

883 Students

7
out of 10

Ballard High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,590 Students

10
out of 10

The Center School

Public

Grades 9-12

245 Students

9
out of 10

Garfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,642 Students

8
out of 10

Middle College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

95 Students

8
out of 10

Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,541 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kerry Park And Viewpoint
  • Gas Works Park
  • Kinnear Park
  • Woodland Park
  • Woodland Park Zoo

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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