Seattle, WA · Private · 4,062 undergraduates · urban
Seattle University
Less selective
Seattle University is rebuilding its undergraduate structure around semesters and a new Core while retaining a compact urban campus beside central Seattle neighborhoods.
Institutional profile
Well established Strong in student experience, and solid in career outcomes.- Admission
- 76.1% admitted
- Price by income
- Varies across five income ranges
- Completion
- 75.4%
8,976 applicants in the reported year
Compare recent average annual costs by household income
$75,272 median earnings 10 years after enrollment
What sets Seattle University apart
Academic design
Beginning in 2027-28, Seattle University moves remaining undergraduate programs to semesters and introduces a redesigned university Core on the same timeline.
Campus pattern
The main campus occupies the First Hill and Capitol Hill edge, within walking distance of downtown Seattle and dense surrounding neighborhoods.
A signature opportunity
The 2027 semester conversion creates a clean curricular reset for new entrants rather than placing them midway through a quarter-to-semester transition.
Can I get in?
76.1% admitted
Students entering Fall 2027 or later begin entirely under the semester calendar and new Core, so older quarter-based sample schedules will not describe their program.
Recent applicant pool
8,976About 76 in every 100 applicants were admitted.
Academic range
Of admitted students, 24% submitted an SAT, and 6% submitted an ACT. Because ACT scores came from few admitted students, the range describes that self-selected group rather than the full class.
In the season card
Where your GPA sits in the entering class
The full entering-class GPA distribution for Seattle University, in nine bands from 4.0 down, with your own record marked on it.
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What Seattle University weighs when it reads a file
See how this college describes the role of grades, testing, essays, recommendations, activities, and demonstrated interest.
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Demonstrated interest
What moves the application
The evidence that separates a strong file
Show preparation for this curriculum
Beginning in 2027-28, Seattle University moves remaining undergraduate programs to semesters and introduces a redesigned university Core on the same timeline.
Make institutional fit specific
Seattle University is rebuilding its undergraduate structure around semesters and a new Core while retaining a compact urban campus beside central Seattle neighborhoods.
Use the application route carefully
Students entering Fall 2027 or later begin entirely under the semester calendar and new Core, so older quarter-based sample schedules will not describe their program.
How to apply
Rounds, route, and required materials
Students entering Fall 2027 or later begin entirely under the semester calendar and new Core, so older quarter-based sample schedules will not describe their program.
Fee waiver: accepted
Major and program admission
Some fields have their own entry path.
The college admit rate above covers the university as a whole. These requirements apply only to the named program.
BusinessAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
Computer scienceAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
EngineeringAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
NursingAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
Can I afford it?
Compare annual cost by household income.
Start with the average net price for your income range, then set that estimate beside your other realistic options.
College funding
Scholarships and financial aid
Review available aid, application requirements, and renewal terms.
In the season card
Average annual cost by household income at Seattle University
Compare recent average net prices across five federal income ranges and estimate a 4-year cost for yours.
- $0–30k
- $30–48k
- $48–75k
- $75–110k
- $110k+
Is it worth it?
Completion, debt, and earnings
Read completion, borrowing, field mix, and earnings together. One university-wide earnings figure does not describe every student path.
Degree completion across the reported entering cohort
First-year students who return for year two
And what that comes to against what they earn.
Reported 10 years after enrollment
Academic portfolio
Largest bachelor’s fields
How many students finish in each field, and median earnings four years after completing the program.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Admits separately
Computer Science
Admits separately
Psychology, General
Marketing
Admits separately
Finance and Financial Management Services
Admits separately
What is campus life like?
Seattle University beyond the classroom
The main campus occupies the First Hill and Capitol Hill edge, within walking distance of downtown Seattle and dense surrounding neighborhoods.
A defining academic feature
Beginning in 2027-28, Seattle University moves remaining undergraduate programs to semesters and introduces a redesigned university Core on the same timeline.
What shapes an ordinary week
The main campus occupies the First Hill and Capitol Hill edge, within walking distance of downtown Seattle and dense surrounding neighborhoods.
A reason to look closer
The 2027 semester conversion creates a clean curricular reset for new entrants rather than placing them midway through a quarter-to-semester transition.