Seattle University Admission
Acceptance Rate
76.92%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.63%
Freshmen Enrollment
888
SAT Scores
1,310
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 8,468 students have applied and 6,514 students have allowed to admit to Seattle University (Acceptance rate: 76.92%). Seattle's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.63 % where 888 students have finally enrolled out of 6,514 admitted students.
Seattle acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Duquesne University and University of San Diego, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 71.44%).
Seattle enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 19.12%).
How to Apply to Seattle University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Seattle. Seattle offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Seattle and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Seattle University is 1,310 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Seattle University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,256). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | 1,310 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,256 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington | 1,180 | 74 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Seattle University, 68 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,310 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 650 | 720 |
| Total | 1,200 | 1,310 | 1,430 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Seattle University, 11 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 27 | 30 |
Seattle Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Seattle University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |