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Seattle Film Institute

Seattle, Washington 98119-1707

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

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

41.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.5%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (5)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

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%

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

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SEA Seattle-Tacoma14 mi
PDX Portland OR143 mi
BOI Boise410 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2487 mi · ~71h 51m drive
New York, NY2404 mi · ~69h 27m drive
Hartford, CT2432 mi · ~70h 15m drive
Providence, RI2488 mi · ~71h 53m drive
Albany, NY2355 mi · ~68h 2m drive
Syracuse, NY2233 mi · ~64h 31m drive
Rochester, NY2163 mi · ~62h 29m drive
Buffalo, NY2112 mi · ~61h 1m drive
Philadelphia, PA2375 mi · ~68h 37m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2135 mi · ~61h 41m drive
Harrisburg, PA2285 mi · ~66h 1m drive
Newark, NJ2395 mi · ~69h 11m drive
Washington, DC2324 mi · ~67h 8m drive
Baltimore, MD2330 mi · ~67h 19m drive
Atlanta, GA2181 mi · ~63h drive
Charlotte, NC2283 mi · ~65h 57m drive
Raleigh, NC2364 mi · ~68h 18m drive
Miami, FL2735 mi · ~79h 1m drive
Orlando, FL2549 mi · ~73h 38m drive
Tampa, FL2529 mi · ~73h 4m drive
Nashville, TN1973 mi · ~57h drive
New Orleans, LA2102 mi · ~60h 43m drive
Richmond, VA2354 mi · ~68h drive
Chicago, IL1735 mi · ~50h 7m drive
Detroit, MI1935 mi · ~55h 54m drive
Minneapolis, MN1393 mi · ~40h 15m drive
St. Louis, MO1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive
Kansas City, MO1506 mi · ~43h 30m drive
Indianapolis, IN1870 mi · ~54h 1m drive
Columbus, OH2011 mi · ~58h 6m drive
Cleveland, OH2023 mi · ~58h 27m drive
Milwaukee, WI1689 mi · ~48h 48m drive
Dallas, TX1683 mi · ~48h 37m drive
Houston, TX1893 mi · ~54h 41m drive
Austin, TX1773 mi · ~51h 13m drive
San Antonio, TX1789 mi · ~51h 41m drive
Los Angeles, CA964 mi · ~27h 51m drive
San Francisco, CA682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
San Diego, CA1067 mi · ~30h 49m drive
Seattle, WA4 mi · ~7 min drive
Portland, OR148 mi · ~4h 17m drive
Denver, CO1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive
Phoenix, AZ1118 mi · ~32h 18m drive
Salt Lake City, UT703 mi · ~20h 19m drive
Honolulu, HI2679 mi · ~77h 24m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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