by our College Data Analytics TeamSeattle University is a private not-for-profit institution in Seattle, Washington enrolling 4,062 undergraduates. It accepts 77% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 76%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #147 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 3%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Seattle University ranks #147 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 3%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Seattle University was awarded 240 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked Seattle U as #147 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation.
Seattle U also holds the #4 spot on the Best Colleges in Washington ranking.
See all of the rankings for Seattle University.
Seattle University has an acceptance rate of 77%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it’s not the only school you apply to, even if it’s your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
About 8% of students accepted to Seattle U submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 710. Math scores were between 580 and 720.
Seattle U received ACT scores from 1% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 23 and 30.
Learn more about Seattle University admissions.
At Seattle U, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 10 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Seattle University is 67%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Seattle University has a freshmen retention rate of 84%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Seattle U the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 76%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Seattle University.
In the current academic year, there are 4,062 undergraduates at Seattle U.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Seattle University.
The overall average net price of Seattle U is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22,896 | $24,523 | $26,977 | $36,967 | $42,737 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Seattle U, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Seattle U, approximately 49% of students took out student loans averaging $6,817 a year. That adds up to $27,268 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 2.4%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Seattle University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Seattle University make about $75,272 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future Seattle University graduates since it is 53% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Seattle University make the most money.
Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Seattle University.
Get in touch with Seattle University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 900 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-4340 |
| Phone: | 2062966000 |
| Website: | www.seattleu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/seattleu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/#!/seattleu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 24 majors graduated from Seattle University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,368 | NA |
| Nursing | 322 | $72,161 |
| Business Administration & Management | 255 | $82,783 |
| Computer Science | 238 | $82,122 |
| Law | 204 | $59,130 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 147 | NA |
| General Psychology | 112 | $37,221 |
| Student Counseling | 79 | $60,700 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 64 | $51,016 |
| Social Work | 55 | $43,378 |
708 students took at least one online class at Seattle University.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at Seattle University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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