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Seattle Film Institute

Seattle, WA·Private for-profit·60 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 89% graduation rate.

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60
Students
$41,429
Net Price
89%
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
$12,063
Debt

About This School

Seattle Film Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington with approximately 60 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $41,429 per year. The graduation rate is 89%.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: an 89% graduation rate is genuinely impressive for a small film school, and median debt of just $12,063 at graduation is surprisingly low for a private institution. However, the 73% freshman retention rate raises a flag — nearly one in four first-year students leaves before sophomore year, which is worth asking the school about directly. At $41,429 per year net price, this is worth considering only if you have a clear plan for how a film degree translates to income, since the entertainment industry is competitive and this school's small size (60 undergrads) limits alumni network reach.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts100%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$33,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,000
Avg Net Price
$41,429
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants41%
Median debt at graduation$12,063

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
89%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
73%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,063
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,063
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White53%
Black15%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (60 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Seattle Film Institute

3210 16th Avenue W

Seattle, WA 98119-1707

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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