Seattle University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Seattle, WA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The Seattle's 2024 tuition & fees is $54,285 for the academic year 2023-2024. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $29,599.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 7,121 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

Seattle's acceptance rate is 76.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.00%. The median SAT scores is 1260 and the ACT socre is 27.

Seattle ranked 6th in Washington Colleges rankings. Seattle University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Seattle University is $54,285. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,795.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $57,417 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,596.

Undergraduate$54,285
Graduate$15,795
Undergraduate$57,417
Graduate$16,596

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »76.00% Acceptance Rate / 15.00% Yield
Test Scores »1,260 SAT / 27 ACT
Graduation Rate »74%
Retention Rate82%(full-time), 60% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »7,121 (4,046 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$29,599

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Seattle University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at Seattle
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Seattle University Directory Information

Address900 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-4340
Phone206-296-6000
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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