Seattle University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #415 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #155 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #134 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 11 | In Seattle |
| #62 of 1,067 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 231 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 4,046
- Graduates
- 3,075
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.seattleu.edu
Seattle University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Seattle University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 85% | 85% |
| Applicants | 7,934 | 2,717 | 5,217 |
| Admissions | 6,756 | 2,297 | 4,459 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 987 | 383 | 604 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 7 | 10 |
1,004 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
386 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
240 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1380
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Seattle University are 1150-1380 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
103 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Seattle University are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2750 (39%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1450 (20%) |
| Hispanic | 919 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 813 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 580 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 397 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 141 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 52 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Seattle University is $35,412 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
| <$30K | $23,825 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,724 |
| $48-75K | $29,713 |
| $75-110K | $36,390 |
| $110K+ | $39,739 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,328 | $14,292 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,328 | $14,292 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,328 | $14,292 |
| Fee in-district | $996 | $741 |
| Fee in-state | $996 | $741 |
| Fee out-of-state | $996 | $741 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,448 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,524 |
| Room charge | $8,445 |
| Meal charge | $5,079 |
Seattle University majors
Seattle University has granted 1,271 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 632 master's across 30 programs, and 299 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Seattle University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 232 | 1 | |
| Law | 213 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | 146 | |
| Computer Science | 75 | 32 | |
| Psychology, General | 82 | 21 | |
| Finance, General | 81 | ||
| Management Science | 18 | 36 | |
| Accounting | 40 | 9 | |
| Public Administration | 15 | 34 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 44 | 2 | |
| Social Work | 21 | 25 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 45 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 43 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 43 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 20 | 22 | |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 42 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 32 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 28 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 28 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 27 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 26 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 25 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 25 | ||
| School Psychology | 25 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 23 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 23 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 14 | 9 | |
| Environmental Studies | 20 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 19 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 19 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 19 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 18 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 17 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 17 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 16 | ||
| Biochemistry | 15 | ||
| Creative Writing | 15 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 14 | ||
| Economics, General | 13 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 13 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 13 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 12 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 12 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 12 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 11 | ||
| Multicultural Education | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 10 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 8 | |
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 7 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | ||
| Structural Engineering | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | ||
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,271 | 632 | 299 |
Seattle University has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 73% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Seattle University is a world-class research university with 64,215 scientific papers published and 2,321,719 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Genetics, Physics, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 562 | 6820 |
| 1992 | 654 | 7588 |
| 1993 | 713 | 7721 |
| 1994 | 631 | 8178 |
| 1995 | 726 | 9153 |
| 1996 | 809 | 10644 |
| 1997 | 799 | 11881 |
| 1998 | 720 | 13465 |
| 1999 | 742 | 15112 |
| 2000 | 654 | 17616 |
| 2001 | 704 | 19549 |
| 2002 | 874 | 23065 |
| 2003 | 935 | 24431 |
| 2004 | 928 | 27861 |
| 2005 | 1017 | 32546 |
| 2006 | 1256 | 38187 |
| 2007 | 1316 | 43439 |
| 2008 | 1377 | 47036 |
| 2009 | 1536 | 52117 |
| 2010 | 1649 | 59984 |
| 2011 | 1807 | 68168 |
| 2012 | 1970 | 75785 |
| 2013 | 2418 | 83543 |
| 2014 | 2671 | 92623 |
| 2015 | 2660 | 101265 |
| 2016 | 2896 | 108658 |
| 2017 | 2863 | 117719 |
| 2018 | 3075 | 131963 |
| 2019 | 3264 | 148183 |
| 2020 | 3555 | 179232 |
| 2021 | 3342 | 209884 |
| 2022 | 3220 | 215169 |
| 2023 | 3530 | 216725 |
Seattle University alumni
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Clint Eastwood
- Occupations
- film actorfilm directorpeace activistsongwritersoldier
- Biography
-
Clinton Eastwood Jr. is an American actor and film director. After achieving success in the Western TV series Rawhide, Eastwood rose to international fame with his role as the "Man with No Name" in Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy of spaghetti Westerns during the mid-1960s and as antihero cop Harry Callahan in the five Dirty Harry films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. These roles, among others, have made Eastwood an enduring cultural icon of masculinity. Elected in 1986, Eastwood served for two years as the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
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Duff McKagan
- Occupations
- sportswriterautobiographermusicianbassistjournalist
- Biography
-
Michael Andrew "Duff" McKagan is an American musician. He was the bassist of hard rock band Guns N' Roses for twelve years, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. McKagan rejoined the band in 2016, following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Elgin Baylor
- Occupations
- actorbasketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Elgin Gay Baylor was an American professional basketball player, coach, and executive. He played 14 seasons as a forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers. Baylor was a gifted shooter, a strong rebounder, and an accomplished passer, who was best known for his trademark hanging jump shot. The No. 1 draft pick in 1958, NBA Rookie of the Year in 1959, 11-time NBA All-Star, and a 10-time member of the All-NBA first team, Baylor is regarded as one of the game's all-time greatest players. In 1977, Baylor was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1996, Baylor was named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. In October 2021, Baylor was again honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team. Baylor is the leader for most career rebounds in Lakers franchise history with 11,463.
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Mohamed Atiya
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Mohamed Ali Alabbar is an Emirati businessman, best known as the founder of Emaar Properties, the developer of assets such as the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall, as well as the founder and chairman of Eagle Hills, an Abu Dhabi-based private investment and real estate development company.
General info
| Alternative names | Seattle U |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | Connecting the mind to what matters For the difference we make |
| Colors | scarlet, black |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; March-June). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,337 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 Broadway Seattle, Washington, 98122-4340 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 737,000 |
| Phone | 2062966000 |