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City University of Seattle

CityU

Seattle, Washington 98121

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrban

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

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

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

86.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.3%/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

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%

Below Average

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.

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

132Very High

Estimated from WA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
1 mi(2 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
146 mi(253 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
680 mi(1179 min)

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
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