Seattle Pacific University (SPU) was recently ranked #2 for “Best Colleges — Best Value” in the west by U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 college rankings. The ranking looked at SPU’s academic quality as well as its net cost of attendance for a student in the 2014-15 school year. The higher the quality of the program and the lower the cost, the better the value, according to the study.
A further study in U.S. New & World Report ranked SPU as the 17th “Best Regional University.” The study included universities along the west coast from Texas to Alaska. Ranked schools offered a full range of undergraduate and master’s programs, but limited doctoral programs. SPU, on the other hand, offers five doctoral programs.
A few of the key stats that distinguish Seattle Pacific U’s quality academic experience:
- 15:1 student to professor ratio
- 80 percent of SPU students made it to the finalist round of the Fullbright grant for the past three years
- 90 percent of SPU graduates are accepted to graduate health programs
- 83 percent of faculty have the highest degree possible in their field
Seattle Pacific University is also known for its exceptional MBA program. The program is part-time and flexible to accommodate busy working professionals. Students of the program will learn:
- Value-based leadership from a general-management perspective
- Strategic thinking and acting under conditions of rapid change and uncertainty
- Effective management and development of people
- Integrated business processes with information technology
- Efficient communication and the ability to self-assess personal abilities, strengths and weaknesses
The 45-credit program covers the breadth of subjects MBA students need to understand management and organizations from an enterprise perspective. The program is also responsive to the needs of working professionals and offers a personalized degree option through self-designed coursework.
To learn more about Seattle Pacific University’s MBA program, visit its website.