Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$75.3k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$54,285
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,285
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,748
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,748
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$69,033
Net price (after aid)$34,802
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$23,374
$30k – $48k$24,900
$48k – $75k$30,151
$75k – $110k$38,105
$110k+$42,970
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$75,272
Median debt at graduation$19,883
Est. monthly loan payment$211
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.8×Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants22%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans46%
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.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
73%
Freshman Retention
85%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$19.9k below avg
Strong completion rate
73% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
85% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$54.3k
Net price
$34.8k
Pell
22%
Median debt
$19.9k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$75.3k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceBiology
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceArtificial IntelligenceWeb Development
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
1130 - 1350
ACT range
23 - 30
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Seattle University located?
- Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Seattle University?
- Seattle University 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 Seattle University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Seattle University is approximately 76%. 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 Seattle University?
- Seattle University's published in-state tuition is approximately $54,285 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 Seattle University?
- Seattle University reports total enrollment of approximately 7,162 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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