Seattle U 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Seattle University was $36,671. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Seattle U

Seattle U net price calculator

$36,671

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Seattle U for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$36,671	$172	$25,170	$27,078	$30,814	$40,351	$39,822
2021	$36,843	$1,274 (4%)	$25,304	$27,455	$32,076	$35,424	$40,015
2020	$35,569	$8	$23,730	$27,256	$31,620	$36,179	$38,965
2019	$35,577	$4	$27,423	$30,279	$31,322	$33,990	$39,395
2018	$35,581	$46	$26,752	$29,114	$32,213	$35,188	$39,036
2017	$35,627	$648 (2%)	$25,958	$26,422	$30,783	$32,995	$37,298
2016	$34,979	$859 (3%)	$27,040	$31,169	$31,951	$34,915	$38,350
2015	$34,120	$1,028 (3%)	$25,787	$27,008	$31,853	$34,962	$36,763
2014	$33,092	--	$25,768	$28,016	$30,484	$33,075	$36,139

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Seattle University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$67,170	$1,200 (2%)	$49,335	$16,635	$1,200
2021	$65,970	$2,049 (3%)	$48,390	$16,380	$1,200
2020	$63,921	$2,313 (4%)	$46,590	$16,131	$1,200
2019	$61,608	$2,001 (3%)	$44,610	$15,798	$1,200
2018	$59,607	$1,173 (2%)	$42,885	$15,522	$1,200
2017	$58,434	$1,953 (3%)	$41,265	$15,669	$1,500
2016	$56,481	$1,776 (3%)	$39,690	$15,291	$1,500
2015	$54,705	$2,100 (4%)	$38,205	$15,000	$1,500
2014	$52,605	$2,037 (4%)	$36,465	$14,655	$1,485
2013	$50,568	--	$34,800	$14,283	$1,485

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Seattle U provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,448 dormitories available to its students at $8,985 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Seattle U is $998 per month.
Does Seattle U provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Seattle U for one academic year is $4,050, which works out to $450 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Seattle U estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Seattle U estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,600

If living off-campus, with family: $3,600

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,600
How much is Seattle U application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $55 and $55 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Seattle U offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Seattle University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,078	$765
For out-of-state students	$1,078	$765

Housing and Meal

Seattle University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Seattle University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,050	$8,985	N/A	2,448
2021	$4,800	$8,730	N/A	2,448
2020	$4,800	$8,262	N/A	2,448
2019	$4,800	$8,238	N/A	2,448
2018	$4,800	$7,272	N/A	2,145
2017	$4,440	$7,470	N/A	2,145
2016	$4,234	$7,092	N/A	2,145

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Seattle University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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