Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
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
Campus Visits
3 upcoming visits · Next: Tue, Apr 14 · Information Session
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
60Students
8:1Student:Faculty
89%Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr
$41,429Net Price
News & Alerts
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 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
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)