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City University of Seattle

CityU

Seattle, Washington 98121

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

City University of Seattle is a private institution in Seattle with particular strength in business and computer science.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

17% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,460 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,049.

Established
1973
Motto
What's It Going to Take? We're Here to Get You There.
Type
Private university

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,091Students
9:1Student:Faculty
17%Grad Rate
$69,460Earnings 10yr
$35,049Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

City University of Seattle Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$14,589
Room & Board$11,613
Books & Supplies$762
Total Cost of Attendance$35,049
Average Net Price$35,049
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$30–48K$35,049

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,049

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

85.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,091

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,091
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Black 7%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 6%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate16.7%
Freshman Retention0.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,195
8 Years$60,016
10 Years$69,460

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,000
Men
$67,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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