Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$69.5k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA
Tuition
$14,589
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
1,881
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,589
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,589
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,613
Avg Off-Campus Living
$18,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$26,202
Net price (after aid)$35,049
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$30k – $48k$35,049
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$69,460
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants13%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans14%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
17%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$14.6k
Net price
$35k
Pell
13%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$69.5k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
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Open admission
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Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
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About City University of Seattle
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- Where is City University of Seattle located?
- City University of Seattle is located in Seattle, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is City University of Seattle?
- City University of Seattle is a private university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at City University of Seattle?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at City University of Seattle is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at City University of Seattle?
- City University of Seattle's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,589 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend City University of Seattle?
- City University of Seattle reports total enrollment of approximately 1,881 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about City University of Seattle?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with City University of Seattle.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of City University of Seattle are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). City University of Seattle, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/city-university-of-seattle