Campus Vibe
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
Campus Visits
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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
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
8600.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
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)