Seattle University
Seattle, WA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 77%
Seattle U is a private university in Seattle, Washington. Seattle U was founded in 1891 and enrolls 7,981 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 7,981 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $54,285 |
| Out-of-State | $54,285 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Seattle University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 650 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 24 | 27 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 | 30 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Seattle.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $53,235 | $53,235 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Room and Board | $14,748 | $14,748 |
| Books | $762 | $762 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $69,795 | $69,795 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 253 | 0 | 0 |
| Computer Science | 91 | 97 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | 169 | |
| Law | 205 | ||
| Management Science | 36 | 59 | |
| Psychology, General | 72 | 16 | |
| Finance, General | 56 | 0 | |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 56 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 56 | ||
| Social Work | 19 | 33 | |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 0 | 38 | |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | 39 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 35 | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 19 | 18 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 32 | ||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 31 | ||
| Public Administration | 7 | 20 | |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 22 | 3 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 25 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 23 | ||
| School Psychology | 22 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 0 | 22 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 22 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | 7 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 20 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 20 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 19 | ||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 17 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 16 | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 16 | ||
| Information Science/Studies | 16 | ||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 16 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 15 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 14 | |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 0 | 13 | |
| Creative Writing | 14 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | ||
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 0 | 14 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 13 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 11 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Economics, General | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 0 | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 7 | ||
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 7 | ||
| Photography | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 | 0 | |
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Structural Engineering | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Multicultural Education | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release