by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Seattle University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Seattle University amounted to $56,721 annually for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,101; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,620 |
| Fees | $1,101 |
| Total | $56,721 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Seattle University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Seattle University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Seattle University comes in higher than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Seattle University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Seattle University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $48,510 |
| Two Years Ago | $50,328 |
| One Year Ago | $53,235 |
| Most Recent Year | $55,620 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Seattle U has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition rose 4.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $59,262 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.76%, so a year from now students could pay around $59,422.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $59,422 |
| In 2 Years | $62,252 |
| In 3 Years | $65,216 |
| In 4 Years | $68,322 |
| In 5 Years | $71,576 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $255,212.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Seattle University, head to the Seattle University Financial Aid page.
