Seattle University

Seattle, WA • privateDI | WCC
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,493 • Total: 7,981
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Address
900 Broadway
Seattle, WA
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Website
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)
$68,745
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $53,235
Room & Board
$762
Books & Supplies
$14,748
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $23,374
$30,001-48,000 $24,900
$48,001-75,000 $30,151
$75,001-110,000 $38,105
$110,001+ $42,970
Students Receiving Pell Grants
95%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$37,103

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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