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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

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

85.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,091

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

0%

Negative
  • •0% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

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
10 Years$69,460

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History The college first opened in rented office space in the Lyon Building in downtown Seattle.
  • •As of 2014, City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.

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)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SEA Seattle-Tacoma12 mi
PDX Portland OR141 mi
BOI Boise407 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2486 mi · ~71h 49m drive
New York, NY2402 mi · ~69h 23m drive
Hartford, CT2430 mi · ~70h 12m drive
Providence, RI2486 mi · ~71h 49m drive
Albany, NY2354 mi · ~68h drive
Syracuse, NY2232 mi · ~64h 29m drive
Rochester, NY2162 mi · ~62h 27m drive
Buffalo, NY2111 mi · ~60h 59m drive
Philadelphia, PA2374 mi · ~68h 35m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2133 mi · ~61h 37m drive
Harrisburg, PA2283 mi · ~65h 57m drive
Newark, NJ2394 mi · ~69h 10m drive
Washington, DC2322 mi · ~67h 5m drive
Baltimore, MD2329 mi · ~67h 17m drive
Atlanta, GA2179 mi · ~62h 57m drive
Charlotte, NC2282 mi · ~65h 55m drive
Raleigh, NC2362 mi · ~68h 14m drive
Miami, FL2732 mi · ~78h 55m drive
Orlando, FL2547 mi · ~73h 35m drive
Tampa, FL2527 mi · ~73h drive
Nashville, TN1971 mi · ~56h 56m drive
New Orleans, LA2100 mi · ~60h 40m drive
Richmond, VA2352 mi · ~67h 57m drive
Chicago, IL1734 mi · ~50h 6m drive
Detroit, MI1934 mi · ~55h 52m drive
Minneapolis, MN1392 mi · ~40h 13m drive
St. Louis, MO1721 mi · ~49h 43m drive
Kansas City, MO1504 mi · ~43h 27m drive
Indianapolis, IN1868 mi · ~53h 58m drive
Columbus, OH2009 mi · ~58h 2m drive
Cleveland, OH2021 mi · ~58h 23m drive
Milwaukee, WI1688 mi · ~48h 46m drive
Dallas, TX1681 mi · ~48h 34m drive
Houston, TX1890 mi · ~54h 36m drive
Austin, TX1770 mi · ~51h 8m drive
San Antonio, TX1787 mi · ~51h 37m drive
Los Angeles, CA961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
San Francisco, CA680 mi · ~19h 39m drive
San Diego, CA1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive
Seattle, WA1 mi · ~2 min drive
Portland, OR146 mi · ~4h 13m drive
Denver, CO1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive
Phoenix, AZ1115 mi · ~32h 13m drive
Salt Lake City, UT701 mi · ~20h 15m drive
Honolulu, HI2679 mi · ~77h 24m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)12 miles
Rental car
18 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
24 min$14-24
Portland OR (PDX)141 miles
Rental car
212 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
282 min$169-282

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