Seattle University
tuition & fees
$56,721
graduate tuition & fees
$24,216
acceptance rate
77%
Student Population
7,189
online students
564
Number of Programs
229
Financial Aid Amount
$35,182
SAT Scores
1,310
Graduation Rate
76%
Seattle University is a Private, 4 years college located in Seattle, Washington. Seattle ranked 114th in National Universities and 4th in Washington Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 7,189 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Seattle's acceptance rate is 76.92% last year (undergraduate school).
Seattle University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Seattle University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-4340 |
| Phone | 206-296-6000 |
| WEB | www.seattleu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.seattleu.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate-admissions |
| Online Application | www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.seattleu.edu/sfs/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/finances/calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.seattleu.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | www.seattleu.edu/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Seattle University is 76.92% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.63%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76.92 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 13.63 % |
Tuition & Fees
Seattle's 2025 tuition & fees is $56,721 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.49% compared to the last year's rate ($54,285).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $24,216. The graduate tuition increased by 53.31% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $56,721 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $24,216 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 7,189 students have enrolled at Seattle (2024-2025). Among them, 564 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Seattle has 4,078 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,111 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 7,189 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,078 |
| Graduate Students | 3,111 |
| Online Enrollment | 564 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Seattle offers 229 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Seattle
| Number of programs | 229 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |