About Seattle University

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Seattle University

Seattle, WA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 76%

Seattle University is a private university in Seattle, Washington. Seattle was founded in 1891 and enrolls 7,954 students.

Quick Facts |
Total Enrollment | 7,954
Campus Setting | city
Admission rate | 76%

Tuition and fees |
In State | $54,285
Out-of-State | $54,285
Paying For College |

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Seattle U, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 630 | 670
SAT Math | 560 | 630 | 680
ACT Composite | 23 | 27 | 30
ACT English | 23 | 28 | 33
ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 28

Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered
Secondary school GPA | | |
Secondary school rank | | |
Secondary school record | | |
Completion of college-preparatory program | | |
Recommendations | | |
Formal demonstration of competencies | | |
Admission test scores | | |
English Proficiency Test | | |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | | |
Work experience | | |
Personal statement or essay | | |
Legacy status | | |

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Seattle University.

Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State
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
Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | 216 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 238 | 0 | 0
Computer Science | 84 | 82 |
Law | | | 198
Psychology, General | 72 | 18 |
Management Science | 29 | 48 |
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | | 75 |
Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 59 | |
Finance, General | 49 | 0 |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 29 | 16 |
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | | 0 | 41
Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 39 | |
Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 39 | |
Public Administration | 13 | 21 |
Social Work | 6 | 32 |
Financial Mathematics | 0 | 37 |
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | | 36 |
Mechanical Engineering | 29 | 6 |
Organizational Leadership | 1 | |
Accounting | 26 | 5 |
Political Science and Government, General | 29 | |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 28 | |
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 20 | 7 |
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 26 | |
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | | 25 |
Commercial and Advertising Art | 25 | |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 23 | |
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | | 23 |
School Psychology | | 23 |
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | | 23 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | | 19 |
Civil Engineering, General | 19 | |
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | | 0 | 16
Educational Leadership and Administration, General | | 3 | 14
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 8 | 0 |
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 17 | |
History, General | 17 | |
Fine and Studio Arts Management | | 16 |
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | | 0 | 16
English Language and Literature, General | 15 | |
Business/Managerial Economics | 15 | |
Creative Writing | 15 | |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 15 | |
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | | 14 |
Mathematics, General | 14 | |
Environmental Studies | 13 | |
Computer Engineering, General | 13 | |
Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 12 | |
Economics, General | 12 | |
International/Globalization Studies | 12 | |
Divinity/Ministry | | 2 | 10
Sociology, General | 11 | |
Philosophy | 11 | |
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | | 0 | 10
Chemistry, General | 10 | |
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | | 10 |
Information Science/Studies | | 9 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | |
Biochemistry | 9 | |
Conservation Biology | 8 | |
Theology/Theological Studies | | 6 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | 0 |
Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 6 | |
Photography | 6 | |
Visual and Performing Arts, General | 6 | |
Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
Physics, General | 5 | |
Structural Engineering | | 5 |
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | | 4 |
Anthropology, General | 4 | |
Asian Studies/Civilization | 4 | |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
Nursing Practice | | | 3
Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | |
Fine/Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
French Language and Literature | 3 | |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 3 | |
Multicultural Education | | 2 |
Environmental Science | 2 | |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | | 2 |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 2 | |
Pastoral Studies/Counseling | | 1 |
Women’s Studies | 1 | |
Business/Commerce, General | 1 | |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | |
Special Education and Teaching, General | | 1 |
Music, General | 1 | |

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release