Seattle, WA
Located in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private mid-sized school with roughly 4,062 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 77% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $128,314/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026Early Decision is only for Nursing and Diagnostic Ultrasound applicants. Students in every other major apply Early Action or Regular Decision.
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on Seattle University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Seattle University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Seattle University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Seattle University's acceptance rate?
Seattle University in Seattle, WA admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Seattle University?
Admitted students at Seattle University typically score between 1200–1430 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Seattle University?
Admitted students at Seattle University typically score between 23–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Seattle University cost?
Seattle University's total cost of attendance is reported at $72,124 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Seattle University?
Seattle University's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Seattle University require students to live on campus?
No -- Seattle University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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