Seattle University

Seattle, WA • private • I | WCC

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,493 • Total: 7,981

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Address

900 Broadway
Seattle, WA
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Website

www.seattleu.edu

Region

West

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,755 (39.1%) • Female: 2,738 (60.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,202	26.8%
Black/African American	293	6.5%
Hispanic/Latino	700	15.6%
White	1,394	31.0%
Two or More Races	448	10.0%
International	364	8.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

76.0%

6,826 admitted from 8,976 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 570-670
Math: 560-680
Total: 1130-1350

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

23-30

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$60

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

73.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

65.5%

Freshman Retention Rate

85.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

8.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$72,114

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $55,620

Room & Board

$15,702

Books & Supplies

$792

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$22,896
$30,001-48,000	$24,523
$48,001-75,000	$26,977
$75,001-110,000	$36,967
$110,001+	$42,737

Students Receiving Pell Grants

95%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$37,103

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

WCC

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Golf Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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Common questions about Seattle University

What is Seattle University's acceptance rate?

Seattle University accepts 76% of applicants, from 8,976 applications.

How much does Seattle University cost?

Tuition and fees are $55,620. Families earning under $30,000 pay $22,896 on average after aid.

Does Seattle University require SAT or ACT scores?

Seattle University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Seattle University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 23 and 30 on the ACT.

What is Seattle University's graduation rate?

73% of students graduate within six years.