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Seattle University
Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $34,324
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $84,728
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Seattle University is a private nonprofit college in Seattle, WA with 4,062 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1307 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $34,324 per year ($21,379 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $84,728 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,976
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,826
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing620–710
200800
SAT Math580–720
200800
ACT Composite23–30
136
What Seattle University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $75,128
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $58,965
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,379
- $30–48k$21,026
- $48–75k$22,301
- $75–110k$32,633
- $110k+$45,994
Get a personal estimate with Seattle University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $84,728
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,062
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White29%
- Hispanic16%
- Black8%
- Asian28%
Seattle University FAQ
What is Seattle University's acceptance rate?+
Seattle University admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Seattle University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1307.
What ACT score do you need for Seattle University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–30.
Is Seattle University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Seattle University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,976 students applied to Seattle University and 6,826 were admitted; 1,049 enrolled.
Does Seattle University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Seattle University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Seattle University require an essay?+
Seattle University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Seattle University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $75,128 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,324.
What is Seattle University's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 236595 · How we use this data
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