Seattle University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$55,620

4.48% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$36,948

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

76.9%

8,468 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

7,189

77.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

75.5%

811 Graduates

About

Seattle University is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Seattle University were Registered Nursing (253 degrees awarded), Computer Science (91 degrees), and General Psychology (72 degrees).

In 2024, 2,301 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seattle University. 62.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (915 degrees), 2.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (438 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Seattle University is $55,620, which is $23,700 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Seattle University is $55,620, which is $23,700 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,948.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Seattle University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$55,620

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Seattle University was $55,620. The cost of tuition at Seattle University is $23,700 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Seattle University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$36,948

2024 Value

0.418%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Seattle University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,948. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Seattle University grew by 0.418%.

This chart compares the average net price of Seattle University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,748

Room and Board

$762

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Seattle University was of $14,748 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.05% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $762. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 15.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Seattle University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Seattle University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.11% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Seattle University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Seattle University received 8,468 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 5.66% annual growth. Out of those 8,468 applicants, 6,514 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.9% acceptance rate.

There were 7,189 students enrolled at Seattle University in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Seattle University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,514

Accepted Out of 8,468

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Seattle University was 76.9% (6,514 admissions from 8,468 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 76%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 5.66%, while admissions declined by 4.57%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Seattle University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Seattle University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Seattle University had a total enrollment of 7,189 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Seattle University is 5,596 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,593. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at Seattle University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Seattle University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.6% White, 21.7% Asian, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.35% Two or More Races, 6.64% Black or African American, 0.709% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.292% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Seattle University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.7%), followed by Asian Female (16.2%) and Asian Male (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.3%), followed by White Male (12.5%) and Asian Female (9.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seattle University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,189 students. The full-time enrollment at Seattle University is 5,596 and the part-time enrollment is 1,593. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at Seattle University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Seattle University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Seattle University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Seattle University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Seattle University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,344 enrolled students
Asian
1,559 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
965 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Seattle University is 32.6% White, 21.7% Asian, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.35% Two or More Races, 6.64% Black or African American, 0.709% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.292% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 310 students (4.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 581 more women than men received degrees from Seattle University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Seattle University is white (915 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (438 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Seattle University is Registered Nursing (253 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (91 degrees) and General Psychology (72 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Seattle University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (244 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (85 degrees), and Math & Statistics (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle University are Accountants & auditors (1,033,497 people), Other managers (865,448 people), Software developers (824,663 people), Financial managers (549,689 people), and Chief executives & legislators (447,241 people).

The most specialized majors at Seattle University in 2024 are Legal (244 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (85 degrees), Math & Statistics (41 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (252 degrees), and Business (576 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Seattle University are Legal (244 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (85 degrees), Math & Statistics (41 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (252 degrees), and Business (576 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle University are Computer Systems Design (1,214,952 people), Elementary & secondary schools (714,072 people), Banking & related activities (527,849 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (518,388 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (506,891 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Seattle University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
253 degrees awarded
Computer Science
91 degrees awarded
General Psychology
72 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Seattle University was Registered Nursing with 253 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Seattle University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

860

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,441

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 860 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle University, which is 0.597 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,441).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Seattle University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 162 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle University in Computer Science, which is 2.19 times more than the 74 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 217 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.03 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 68% of students graduating from Seattle University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (82.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Seattle University is Female and Asian (82.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.22% of graduates (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
915 degrees awarded
Asian
438 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
273 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Seattle University is white (915 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (438 degrees).

2.61% of degree recipients (60 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
851 degrees awarded
White Female
808 degrees awarded
White Female
778 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Seattle University is white female (851 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (808 degrees).

Operations

Seattle University has an endowment valued at nearly $318M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 27.2M (8.54%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Seattle University had a total salary expenditure of 273M. Seattle University employs 165 Assistant professors, 164 Associate professors and 149 Professors. Most academics at Seattle University are Female Assistant professor (109), Female Associate professor (88), and Female Professor (81).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 225 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 146 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 123 employees.

Endowment

$318M

2024 Endowment

6.89%

growth from 2023

Seattle University has an endowment valued at about $318M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Seattle University grew 6.89% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $66.2M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Seattle University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.64M - Federal
$608k - State
$180k - Local

As of 2024, Seattle University received $6.64M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $608k from state grants and contracts, and $180k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$143M

2024 Salaries

9.37%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Seattle University paid a median of $143M in salaries, which represents 52.4% of their overall expenditure ($273M) and a 9.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.21% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.04% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$49.3M

Instructional Salaries

529

Number of Employees

In 2024, Seattle University paid a total of $49.3M to 529 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle University were Business and Financial Operations with 225 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 146 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 123 employees.

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