Seattle University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $63,200 within 10 years; strong 76% graduation rate.
About This School
Seattle University is a private nonprofit institution located in Seattle, Washington with approximately 4,062 undergraduate students enrolled. Seattle University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $34,662 per year. The graduation rate is 76%, and the typical graduate earns $63,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Seattle University 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.
Worth considering if you're drawn to a Jesuit liberal arts education in one of the country's most dynamic cities — graduates earn a solid median of $63,200 a year out, and the relatively low median debt of $16,658 keeps that return on investment looking reasonable. That said, a 73% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 4 students who start here don't finish, which is worth asking about during your visit, and the $34,802 average net price is a real commitment for a school with a 76% acceptance rate.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,062 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
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