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Seattle University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Washington

Seattle University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
76.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹53,27,917Out-of-state
Students
4,062Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Seattle University (Seattle U or SU) is a private Jesuit university in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the largest independent university in the Northwestern United States, with over 7,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within seven schools.

Admissions planning estimate

76.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 41.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 76.05%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 76.1% (6,826/8,976; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 8,453
Offered a place 6,511
Enrolled 888

13.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1200-1430
4001600
ACT composite23-30
136

What a year costs

₹68,77,231 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹53,27,917
  • Housing₹14,74,920
  • Books & supplies₹74,394
Sticker price ₹68,77,231
After aid (average) ₹32,55,871

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹53,27,917
Out-of-state ₹53,27,917

Average aid awarded: ₹39,10,107 a year.

Outcomes and support

84.2%
Retention
75.5%
Graduation
59%
Get financial aid
43%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 28.8%
Asian 28%
Hispanic 15.8%
Multiracial 10.3%
African American 7.5%
Pacific Islander 1.1%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0.2%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Financial aid 1 Dec 2026 In 19 days
  3. Regular decision 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days

6 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Otherbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sociology and Anthropologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate76.92%
Total Applicants8453
Admitted Applicants6511
Enrolled Applicants888
Application Fee₹5,636
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
Regular Decision Date2027-01-15
Financial Aid Date2026-12-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1200
SAT Composite 75th %1430
ACT Composite 25th %23
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹53,27,917
Out-of-State Tuition₹53,27,917
Average Housing Cost₹14,74,920
Books & Supplies₹74,394
Average Net Price₹32,55,871
Students Receiving Aid59%
Average Aid Awarded₹39,10,107
Out-of-State Students43%

Student Body Diversity

African American7.51%
Asian28.04%
Hispanic15.83%
White28.78%
Multiracial10.34%
Native American0.22%
Pacific Islander1.08%
International7.21%
Unknown Race0.98%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate75.51%
Retention Rate84.22%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates4062

Contact

Street Address901 12th Ave
ZIP Code98122
Phone(206) 296-2000
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/