Seattle Pacific University students, faculty, and alumni are bringing knowledge, skill, faith, and hope to communities worldwide. They're serving disadvantaged youth in South Africa, developing computer languages for the Internet, practicing law in the inner city, and creating nutrition programs for senior citizens.

They're also working in churches, raising families, and participating in public life. In short, they're "engaging the culture, changing the world." One of the few comprehensive Christian universities located in a major urban center, Seattle Pacific is uniquely able to equip students for high-impact roles in today's world.

Scholarship with a difference

Seattle Pacific has been designated one of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report and selected one of the country's "Character Building Colleges" by the Templeton Foundation. Because SPU is a teaching university, you learn from experienced professors, not teaching assistants. Small classes allow you to interact with faculty members, gaining the confidence to express your ideas and pursue academic goals. Students can choose from 54 majors, including some not found in other Christian universities.

The results are exciting. In 2006, 100 percent of SPU's premed students were accepted to medical schools. Our $28 million science facility is enhancing SPU students' preparation for careers in science, teacher education, and health-related professions. The $5.4 million renovation of Otto Miller Hall enhanced student learning in physics, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.

Informed by faith

Seattle Pacific's clear Christian commitment brings depth to the classroom, linking the growth of academic competence with the formation of personal character. The University helps students graduate with a deep, thoughtful faith - and the desire for Christian leadership and service.

Urban options and natural wonders

Seattle Pacific University uses the city of Seattle as a multifaceted classroom. Hundreds of valuable internships give students real-world experience in such diverse places as Microsoft, Boeing, KING-TV, the Seattle Opera, and the Seattle Mariners. Because of its natural assets, the Pacific Northwest region offers unparalleled recreational opportunities, including hiking, skiing, boating, and scuba diving.

Financing your education

SPU takes strong measures to ensure reasonable tuition costs. The University will also provide more than $60 million in scholarships and financial aid to help qualified students attend in 2008-09. The tuition you pay goes directly into the quality of your educational experience, supporting the academic program, faculty, and the latest in learning technology.

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You're invited to visit

SPU offers visit events throughout the year, as well as individual visits. Visits include a campus tour, housing, meals, and transportation to and from commercial carriers. Call 800-366-3344 now to schedule your visit.

Undergraduate Admissions, Seattle Pacific University, 3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 115, Seattle, Washington 98119; Phone: toll free 800-366-3344; Fax: 206-281-2544; http://www.spu.edu/admissions; admissions@spu.edu.