Seattle University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,448
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	75%

Located in Seattle, Washington, Seattle U is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Seattle U operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Seattle U is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Seattle University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Seattle U emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Seattle U boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$49,335

Cost of attendance at Seattle University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$49,335

Cost of attendance at Seattle University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Seattle University received on average $28,346 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,346

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	165	21%	$4,949	$816,625
Other Federal Grant	178	22%	$8,214	$1,462,180
State Grant/Scholarships	124	16%	$9,042	$1,121,259
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	786	98%	$25,095	$19,724,581
Total Grant & Scholarships	787	99%	$28,346	$22,308,020

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Seattle University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Seattle University students is 74.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.1%.

74.9%

asian 78.2% 111 students
African American 77.8% 21 students
white 75.3% 399 students
unknown 73.3% 22 students
hawaiian 100.0% 8 students
hispanic 70.4% 76 students
International Students 71.8% 28 students
Mixed Race 72.6% 77 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Western Athletic Conference
Basketball Western Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Seattle University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Seattle University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.