Seattle, Washington · ★ — / 5 Overall
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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.
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 ↗
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900 Broadway, Seattle, Washington, 98122-4340
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1130–1350
SAT ERW: 570–670
SAT math: 560–680
ACT composite: 23–30
Total: 7,182
Undergrad: 4,137
Undergrad full-time: 3,989
Graduate: 3,045
Part-time: 1,532
In-state
Tuition: $54,285
Total cost on campus: $73,613
Out-of-state
Tuition: $54,285
Total cost on campus: $73,613
Room & board: $14,748
Books & supplies: $762
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $31,727
Pell grant recipients: 26%
Rent: $1,117 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $5.53 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $11.01
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.