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Rating
Private
Type
8,254
Students
$45,765
Tuition
78%
Acceptance
#157
Ranking
Large City
Campus Setting
Seattle University is a mid-sized private institution located in Seattle, WA ranked 214th in America. It has a total of 5,205 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 78.48% of applicants. Seattle University offers 178 different majors and is best known for its Commercial and Advertising Art, Conservation Biology, and Public Administration programs (nationally ranked 5th, 5th, and 12th respectively). With an annual tuition of $45,765 per year, Seattle University is extremely expensive. 74.64% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, joining the labor force. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to generate approximately $56,500 per year, which is 36% over the national median.
Seattle University
National Average
$63,921/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$38,939/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
Seattle University
National
1150 - 1320
79% of students submit
15%
23 - 28
38% of students submit
Required
$55
Full-Time
Part-Time
39%
83%
61%
15%
8%
1%
10% Business Administration and Management, General
7% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
5% Finance, General
78% Others
10%
221 Graduates
7%
154 Graduates
5%
116 Graduates
5%
103 Graduates
4%
83 Graduates
4%
78 Graduates
3%
73 Graduates
3%
72 Graduates
Students
Professors
11
274,741
$17,082
85%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
Seattle University
National
$44,400
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$56,500
6 Years After Graduation
74%