City University of Seattle: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3376 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #947 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #877 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 57 | In Washington |
| #4 of 11 | In Seattle |
| #1039 of 1,555 | For Urban and Regional planning |
| Top50% | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,187
- Graduates
- 820
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.cityu.edu
City University of Seattle Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
City University of Seattle has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
302 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,490 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The City University of Seattle has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 788 (39%) |
|---|---|
| White | 534 (27%) |
| Black or African American | 196 (10%) |
| Asian | 178 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 140 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 90 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 55 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend City University of Seattle is $20,567 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| $30-48K | $35,049 |
|---|
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,589 | $12,533 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,589 | $12,533 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,589 | $12,533 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 54 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,310 |
| Room charge | $11,982 |
| Meal charge | $5,328 |
City University of Seattle majors
City University of Seattle has granted 144 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs, 254 master's across 18 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at City University of Seattle.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 76 | 49 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 79 | |||
| Computer Science | 40 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | |||
| General Studies | 17 | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 11 | 4 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 15 | |||
| Project Management | 3 | 9 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 11 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | |||
| Data Science, General | 2 | 2 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 3 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 3 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |||
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | |||
| Human Services, General | 1 | |||
| Science & Technology Management | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 19 | 144 | 254 | 3 |
|
Publications & Citations
City University of Seattle has published 3,017 scientific papers with 62,066 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 23 | 176 |
| 1994 | 45 | 150 |
| 1995 | 18 | 176 |
| 1996 | 12 | 199 |
| 1997 | 12 | 224 |
| 1998 | 19 | 221 |
| 1999 | 18 | 259 |
| 2000 | 21 | 258 |
| 2001 | 18 | 290 |
| 2002 | 20 | 342 |
| 2003 | 21 | 369 |
| 2004 | 35 | 454 |
| 2005 | 31 | 583 |
| 2006 | 27 | 665 |
| 2007 | 34 | 777 |
| 2008 | 49 | 861 |
| 2009 | 40 | 864 |
| 2010 | 33 | 1001 |
| 2011 | 44 | 1107 |
| 2012 | 53 | 1164 |
| 2013 | 83 | 1225 |
| 2014 | 64 | 1356 |
| 2015 | 59 | 1428 |
| 2016 | 91 | 1559 |
| 2017 | 83 | 1644 |
| 2018 | 94 | 1923 |
| 2019 | 147 | 2571 |
| 2020 | 189 | 3720 |
| 2021 | 190 | 5021 |
| 2022 | 177 | 5389 |
| 2023 | 212 | 6821 |
| 2024 | 177 | 7631 |
| 2025 | 88 | 7094 |
Notable alumni
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Monique Morrow
- Years
- 1951-.. (age 75)
- Occupations
- chief technology officer
- Biography
-
Monique Morrow is a Swiss-American businesswoman, technology engineer and entrepreneur. She is president and co-founder of the Humanized Internet, a nonprofit focused on providing individuals with a digital identity. She was previously Senior Distinguished Architect of Emerging Technologies at Syniverse, and CTO and Evangelist of New Frontiers Development and Engineering at Cisco Systems, Inc. She sits on a number of advisory boards and has 17 patents related to digitalization, networks, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, and the safe handling of data.
General info
| Alternative names | CityU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Motto | BeCitywise |
| Colors | maroon, wheat, gray |
| Academic calendar | July to June (July - September; October-December; January-March; April-June) |
| Total FTE staff | 270 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 521 Wall Street, Suite 100 Seattle, Washington, 98121 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 737,000 |
| Phone | 8884224898 |