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Seattle Film Institute

Seattle, Washington 98119-1707

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Close-knit campus — outstanding completion rates

Seattle Film Institute is a private urban institution in Seattle, Washington. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 60 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

89% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $41,429.

Established
1994
Type
Private for-profit film school

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SAT Avg
60Students
8:1Student:Faculty
89%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$41,429Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Seattle Film Institute 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$33,000
Books & Supplies$740
Total Cost of Attendance$47,496
Average Net Price$41,429
Median Debt at Graduation$13,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$138

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$37,755
$30–48K$40,601
$75–110K$47,354

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$41,429

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,063

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (5)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
60
Gender Split
30% / 70%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 15%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 7%
Two+ 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate88.9%
Freshman Retention72.7%

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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
4 mi(7 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
148 mi(257 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
682 mi(1182 min)

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