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Can You Afford Seattle University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Seattle U’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

2020 - 2021 Costs Between $28,596 and $65,970

Feeling a little stressed about paying $65,970 to attend Seattle University each year? This number can be deceiving, and for many, the net price you pay will be less.

While there is no tuition reduction for Washington students, 95.7% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $25,594. Students from low-income families receive an average of $37,374 in aid during their first year.

Cost (no aid)

Tuition and fees$48,390
+ Room and board$12,780
+ Other expenses$4,800
Total cost$65,970
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Net Price (with average aid)

Total cost$65,970
- Grants and scholarships$25,594
Net price$40,376
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Average Net Price for Low Income Undergraduates

Total cost$65,970
- Grants and scholarships$37,374
Net price$28,596
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Seattle U.

Projected Costs Between $99,223 and $407,273 For a Four Year Degree. Between $51,641 and $197,205 For a Two Year Degree.

Looking at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of two / four (or more) years can feel a little overwhelming. However, doing so will help better prepare you for the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus students to attend Seattle U in 2020 - 2021 was $65,970. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.2% each year. If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $70,273 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $77,260 for a bachelor degree candidate ($72,529 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $294,920 over the course of four years ($142,802 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Seattle University

Cost With Interest

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.8%3.2%
Freshman year$26,349$41,851$70,273
Senior year$25,292$42,608$72,529
Total 2-year net price$51,641$84,459$142,802
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$19,673$32,176$54,402
Total monthly payment$594$972$1,643
Total amount paid$71,314$116,635$197,205
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.8%3.2%
Freshman year$26,349$41,851$70,273
Senior year$23,304$44,165$77,260
Total 4-year net price$99,223$172,003$294,920
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$37,800$65,527$112,353
Total monthly payment$1,142$1,979$3,394
Total amount paid$137,023$237,530$407,273

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Seattle University.

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