Seattle University

Seattle, WA

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Overview

Jesuit school in Seattle's vibrant Capitol Hill, fusing urban energy with service-driven education.

Identity

Academics

Culture

Outcomes

Identity

Seattle University traces its roots to 1891, when Jesuits established Seattle College amid the growing city, evolving into a modern private university emphasizing ethical leadership and social justice. You'll find a close-knit community of about 4,600 undergrads who thrive on collaboration, hands-on service projects, and engaging with the world beyond campus. The school's personality shines through its Jesuit motto of 'cura personalis'—care for the whole person—drawing students who seek purpose alongside academics in a dynamic urban setting.

4,078

Undergrads

3,111

Grad Students

76.9%

Acceptance

77.0%

Grad Rate

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Academics

10.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

84.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

77.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

70.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

4,078

Undergraduate Enrollment

3,111

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

76.9%

Acceptance Rate

3.68

Average GPA

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Test Policy

$60

Application Fee

Test Score Range

SAT Math

580–720

SAT Reading

620–710

ACT Composite

23–30

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GPA

School avg: 3.68

0.00 – 4.00 scale

SAT

School range: 1200–1430

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 23–30

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$66,930

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$50,328

Room & Board

$15,702

Books & Supplies

$900

Financial Aid

100%

Receiving Aid

27%

Pell Grant Recipients

$35,351

Avg Grant (recipients)

$7,820

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

2,448 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

West Coast Conference

Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

4,078

Acceptance Rate

77%

Graduation Rate

77%

Tuition & Room/Board

$66,030

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

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seattleu.edu

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Seattle, WA 98122-4340

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