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Seattle University

Seattle U

Seattle, Washington 98122-4340

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Seattle University is a private institution in Seattle with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1266, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,272 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,802.

Established
1891
Motto
For the difference we make
Mascot
Rudy the Redhawk
Type
Private university
Division
Division I
76%Acceptance
1266SAT Avg
4,117Students
10:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$75,272Earnings 10yr
$34,802Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Seattle University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1266

Reading & WritingMid: 605
570670
MathMid: 620
560680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2330

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1266

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,285
Room & Board$14,748
Books & Supplies$762
Total Cost of Attendance$68,633
Average Net Price$34,802
Median Debt at Graduation$19,883
Monthly Payment (10yr)$211

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,374
$30–48K$24,900
$48–75K$30,151
$75–110K$38,105
$110K+$42,970

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$34,802

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,658

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (139)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,117
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 7%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 27%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.3%
Freshman Retention84.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$64,656
8 Years$72,612
10 Years$75,272

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,400
Men
$70,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#124
Forbes
#162
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#197

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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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