Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.60
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Seattle University is a private Jesuit university located in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is described as the largest independent university in the Northwestern United States, with more than 7,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs across seven schools.
- Rankings
#163 (US News)▼
National Universities
Ranked #163 in National Universities (2025). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #240 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #457 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$54,285▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $73,613
Room & Board: $14,748
Books & Supplies: $762
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $31,727
Pell Grant Recipients: 26%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$54,285▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $73,613
Room & Board: $14,748
Books & Supplies: $762
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $31,727
Pell Grant Recipients: 26%
- Gas
- ⛽ $5.58 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1130–1350▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1130–1350
SAT ERW: 570–670
SAT Math: 560–680
ACT Composite: 23–30
- Admit Rate
- 76%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.60
- Total Enrollment
- 7,182
- Undergrad
- 4,137
- Graduate
- 3,045
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Graduation Rate
- 73%
- Official Portal
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900 Broadway, Seattle, Washington, 98122-4340
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