City University of Seattle

www.cityu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $13,929
    0.258% growth from 2023
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,007
    9.27% Full-Time

    About

    City University of Seattle is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at City University of Seattle were Curriculum & Instruction (79 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees), and Computer Science (40 degrees).

    In 2024, 546 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City University of Seattle. 62.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (234 degrees), 3.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (77 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at City University of Seattle is $13,929, which is $−17,991 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at City University of Seattle is $13,929, which is $17,991 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    In 2024, 17% of undergraduate students attending City University of Seattle received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $13,929
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at City University of Seattle was $13,929. The cost of tuition at City University of Seattle is $−17,991 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    The average yearly cost of room and board at City University of Seattle was of $0 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 100% between 2023 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    17%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    12%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    17% of undergraduate students at City University of Seattle received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 22.7% with respect to 2023, when 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    City University of Seattle had a total enrollment of 2,007 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at City University of Seattle is 186 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,821. This means that 9.27% of students enrolled at City University of Seattle are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at City University of Seattle, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.3% Hispanic or Latino, 26.6% White, 9.77% Black or African American, 8.87% Asian, 2.74% Two or More Races, 0.747% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.548% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at City University of Seattle in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (16.1%), followed by White Female (14.6%) and Black or African American Male (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by Asian Female (10.7%) and Black or African American Male (9.02%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    9.27%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at City University of Seattle in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,007 students. The full-time enrollment at City University of Seattle is 186 and the part-time enrollment is 1,821. This means that 9.27% of students enrolled at City University of Seattle are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      788 enrolled students
    2. White
      534 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      196 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at City University of Seattle is 39.3% Hispanic or Latino, 26.6% White, 9.77% Black or African American, 8.87% Asian, 2.74% Two or More Races, 0.747% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.548% 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, 90 students (4.48%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 134 more women than men received degrees from City University of Seattle. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at City University of Seattle is white (234 degrees awarded). There were 3.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (77 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at City University of Seattle is Curriculum & Instruction (79 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees) and Computer Science (40 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at City University of Seattle, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (235 degrees awarded), Business (163 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (62 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City University of Seattle are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,681,411 people), Accountants & auditors (1,065,365 people), Other managers (962,138 people), Software developers (811,704 people), and Financial managers (571,050 people).

    The most specialized majors at City University of Seattle in 2024 are Education (235 degrees awarded), Business (163 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (62 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 City University of Seattle are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at City University of Seattle are Education (235 degrees awarded), Business (163 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (62 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City University of Seattle are Elementary & secondary schools (3,280,989 people), Computer Systems Design (1,235,820 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (668,663 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (587,448 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (556,457 people).

    The most specialized majors at City University of Seattle are Education (235 degrees awarded), Business (163 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (62 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by City University of Seattle.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Studies
      17 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at City University of Seattle was General Studies with 17 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    206
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    340
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 206 degrees were awarded to men at City University of Seattle, which is 0.606 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (340).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at City University of Seattle in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 67 degrees were awarded to men at City University of Seattle in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 5.58 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    40%
    100% Completion Time
    40%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2021, 40% of students graduating from City University of Seattle completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      234 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      77 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      57 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at City University of Seattle is white (234 degrees awarded). There were 3.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (77 degrees).

    5.49% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      525 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      464 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      260 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City University of Seattle is white female (525 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (464 degrees).

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    Operations

    City University of Seattle has an endowment valued at nearly $4.03M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.7M (42.1%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, City University of Seattle had a total salary expenditure of 32.5M. City University of Seattle employs 23 No academic ranks. Most academics at City University of Seattle are Female No academic rank (13), and Male No academic rank (10).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City University of Seattle are: Business and Financial Operations, with 64 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 8 employees.

    Endowment

    $4.03M
    2024 Endowment
    4.83%
    growth from 2023

    City University of Seattle has an endowment valued at about $4.03M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of City University of Seattle grew 4.83% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $248M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $15.2M
    2024 Salaries
    10.2%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, City University of Seattle paid a median of $15.2M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($32.5M) and a 10.2% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.05% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.97M
    Instructional Salaries
    23
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, City University of Seattle paid a total of $1.97M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 13% of all salaries paid.

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

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City University of Seattle were Business and Financial Operations with 64 employees, Management with 18 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 8 employees.

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