What is Seattle University's acceptance rate?

Seattle University admits about 77% of applicants.

How much does Seattle University cost?

At Seattle University, the average net price after aid is about $34,662 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $72,124 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Seattle University?

The middle 50% of admitted students score 1200–1430 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT.

What are Seattle University's application deadlines?

Seattle University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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Seattle University

Seattle, WA·Private·~77% acceptance

Seattle University is a private university in Seattle, WA. Admissions are accessible, with about 77% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $34,662 per year after financial aid. About 74% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $75,272 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost

$34,662/yr avg net price after aid

Full cost ~~$72,124~~

Aid cuts ~$37,462/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines

Nov 1

Jan 15

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Admissions

GPA range3.49–3.99

SAT (middle 50%)1200–1430

ACT (middle 50%)23–30

Test policyTest optional

Programs

Computer Science

Data Science / Statistics

Information Systems / IT

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Environmental Science

Outcomes

74%

graduation rate

84%

freshman retention

$64,656

median earnings, 6yr

$75,272

median earnings, 10yr

How Seattle reads an application

What Seattle requires

Required

Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency

Considered

Class rankTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Seattle requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions

What is Seattle University's acceptance rate?: Seattle University admits about 77% of applicants.
How much does Seattle University cost?: At Seattle University, the average net price after aid is about $34,662 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $72,124 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Seattle University?: The middle 50% of admitted students score 1200–1430 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT.
What are Seattle University's application deadlines?: Seattle University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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