City University of Seattle: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3467 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #964 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #896 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 57 | In Washington |
| #4 of 11 | In Seattle |
| #1036 of 1,514 | For Urban and Regional planning |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,180
- Graduates
- 790
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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.
280 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,469 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
| White | 607 (31%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 584 (30%) |
| Hispanic | 218 (11%) |
| Asian | 177 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 171 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 115 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 78 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (0.9%) |
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 | $12,167 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,589 | $12,167 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,589 | $12,167 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 54 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,613 |
| Room charge | $11,013 |
| Meal charge | $600 |
City University of Seattle majors
City University of Seattle has granted 182 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs, 262 master's across 16 programs, and 30 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. 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 | 104 | 50 | 6 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 72 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | 27 | ||
| Computer Science | 29 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | 24 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 12 | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 16 | |||
| General Studies | 12 | 3 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 14 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 12 | |||
| Project Management | 5 | 4 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 7 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 6 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | 1 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | |||
| Human Services, General | 1 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 14 | 182 | 262 | 30 |
City University of Seattle has a graduation rate of 17%, which is among the 3% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 17% | 11% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
City University of Seattle has published 2,955 scientific papers with 56,513 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 14 | 188 |
| 1993 | 23 | 176 |
| 1994 | 45 | 150 |
| 1995 | 18 | 176 |
| 1996 | 12 | 199 |
| 1997 | 12 | 223 |
| 1998 | 19 | 221 |
| 1999 | 18 | 258 |
| 2000 | 21 | 258 |
| 2001 | 18 | 290 |
| 2002 | 20 | 342 |
| 2003 | 21 | 369 |
| 2004 | 35 | 455 |
| 2005 | 31 | 583 |
| 2006 | 27 | 665 |
| 2007 | 34 | 777 |
| 2008 | 49 | 861 |
| 2009 | 40 | 864 |
| 2010 | 33 | 1001 |
| 2011 | 44 | 1106 |
| 2012 | 53 | 1165 |
| 2013 | 84 | 1225 |
| 2014 | 64 | 1358 |
| 2015 | 59 | 1429 |
| 2016 | 91 | 1556 |
| 2017 | 83 | 1642 |
| 2018 | 93 | 1926 |
| 2019 | 148 | 2569 |
| 2020 | 189 | 3719 |
| 2021 | 191 | 5017 |
| 2022 | 177 | 5388 |
| 2023 | 212 | 6810 |
| 2024 | 175 | 7542 |
Notable alumni
-
Monique Morrow
- Years
- 1951-.. (age 74)
- Occupations
- chief technology officer
- Biography
-
Monique Morrow is a Swiss-American business woman, 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 | 253 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 521 Wall Street, Suite 100 Seattle, Washington, 98121 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 737,000 |
| Phone | 8884224898 |