Seattle University, WA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Seattle University Rankings
Affordability19
Selectivity60
Retention65
Graduation59
Earnings61
Diversity91
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Seattle University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing25%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Engineering7%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Seattle University
76%
Admission Rate
610
Median SAT Math
615
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)560–660
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Seattle University
$45K
In-State Tuition
$45K
Out-of-State Tuition
$59K
Average Total Cost
$35K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $27K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $30K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $31K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $34K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $39K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Seattle University
54%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
78%
Repayment Rate
$232
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 38% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 73% | 47% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 78% | 52% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 79% | 56% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 84% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Seattle University
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 61% | 36% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 74% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 77% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 87% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 52% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 75% | 38% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75% | 37% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 70% | 54% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 68% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Seattle University
92%
Employment Rate
$44K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$66K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $44K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $66K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $80K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $44K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $52K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $56K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Seattle University
4,674
Undergraduates
71%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
2,606
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 16% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 55% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 11% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 7% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 39% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 45% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Seattle University, WA
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