At a glance
Average net price
$34,662
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
75.5%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
4,062
In-state tuition
$56,721
Out-of-state tuition
$56,721
Cost of attendance
$72,124
Median earnings (10y)
$75,272
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,307
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 84.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (25%), stem (25%), business (18%).
- STEM25%
- Health25%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services5%
- Health professions25.1%~1,020 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business17.6%~716 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science8.5%~346 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~339 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.6%~266 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~217 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~191 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering4.1%~167 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences3.5%~141 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.1%~126 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.1%~84 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.9%~76 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.7%~69 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.7%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 470 | $72,161 | $25,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 411 | $59,130 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 384 | $92,622 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 162 | $35,334 | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 160 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 159 | $82,122 | $24,980 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 138 | $51,016 | $24,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 128 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 123 | $105,295 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 122 | $63,168 | — |
| Computer Science. | Graduate certificate | 121 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 114 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 106 | $42,664 | $20,750 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 103 | $60,700 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 85 | $29,238 | $22,417 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 85 | $44,128 | $22,979 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | $20,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 73 | $63,737 | $20,467 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 69 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 69 | $60,852 | $23,734 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | $22,332 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 60 | $36,355 | $23,500 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 57 | $46,193 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 57 | $39,495 | $20,449 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 56 | $42,007 | $19,500 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 55 | $64,021 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 53 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 52 | $41,415 | $18,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 51 | $34,668 | $21,247 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 48 | $73,900 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 48 | $20,602 | $23,792 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 46 | $49,467 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | $24,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 43 | $30,376 | $20,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 42 | $86,015 | $27,775 |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 39 | $43,789 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 38 | $55,596 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 32 | $50,594 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Seattle University
Seattle University is a mid-sized institution located in Seattle, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,062 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Seattle University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $34,662 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $56,721 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $72,124 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 75.5%, a strong completion outcome. 84.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $75,272 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Seattle University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (25% of credentials), stem (25% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Seattle University accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,307. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Seattle, Washington (city), Seattle University draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Seattle University
Q.How much does Seattle University cost?
The average net price at Seattle University is $34,662 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $72,124.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Seattle University?
Seattle University has a 6-year graduation rate of 75.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Seattle University?
Seattle University admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Seattle University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Seattle University graduate earns $75,272 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Seattle University?
Published tuition is $56,721 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Seattle University located?
Seattle University is located in Seattle, Washington (ZIP 98122).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Seattle University at their official website.