Overview
Seattle University is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and the largest independent university in the Northwest. SU consists of eight colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 120 academic majors and minors. Utilizing its location, SU provides access to downtown Seattle as well as nearby mountain climbing and kayaking opportunities.
Acceptance Rate:
85%
Average Net Price:
$36,843
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1251
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $54,285 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $54,285 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,748 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
78%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$30,917
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,491
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$26,935
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
20%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$9376
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,491
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$68,728,008
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$49,403,677
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,347
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$214
Students receiving federal loans
58%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,417
Average Other Loans Per Year
$24,210
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
7934
Students Applied
48%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
302
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | July 31 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | February 15 | |
| Other | November 1 |
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
11%
Submitting ACT
24%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1251
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,121
Total Number of Undergrads
4,046
0
100
63%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
73%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
102
Faculty Overview
0
100
76%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
101
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
105
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
45%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
55%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Redhawks
School Colors
scarlet and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
145
Total Female Athletes
200
Intramural Sports
17
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Seattle University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$63,200
Top 5 Cities
Seattle
San Francisco
Portland
Los Angeles
New York
Top 5 Employers
Boeing
Seattle University
Microsoft
Amazon
University of Washington
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Community and Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$214
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