Seattle, WA

Seattle University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
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.
Seattle University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

77% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 8,468 applied, 6,514 accepted, and 888 enrolled in Seattle.
361 men and 525 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,310 SAT, 27 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,310 and ACT score is 27. The SAT score of 1310 is high, 86 to 90 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total120013101430
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing620660710
Math580650720
ACT Score
Composite232730
Math222730
English242734
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $56,721 for undergraduate programs and $24,216 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.49% compared to last year at Seattle University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,895 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $31,281.
For freshmen, 986 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $31,727.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 7,189 students enrolled Seattle in 2025.
By gender, 2,639 men and 4,550 women students are enrolled.
There are 4,078 undergraduate and 3,111 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

229 Major Programs

  • 69 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Seattle is 76%.
The retention rate is 84% for full-time and 84% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
84%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 782 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Seattle and the average faculty salary is $74,319. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 1,607 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $87,144.
Number of Faculties
782
Average Faculty Salary
$74,319
Number of Staffs
1,607
Average Staff Salary
$87,144

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Seattle University is a member of Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
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