Seattle University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$48,510

1.99% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$36,671

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.565%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

82.1%

8,539 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,268

79.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

74.9%

743 Graduates

About

Seattle University is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Seattle University were Registered Nursing (220 degrees awarded), Computer Science (91 degrees), and General Finance (91 degrees).

In 2021, 2,500 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seattle University. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,047 degrees), 3.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (338 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Seattle University is $48,510, which is $25,326 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Seattle University is $48,510, which is $25,326 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,671.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Seattle University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$48,510

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Seattle University was $48,510. The cost of tuition at Seattle University is $25,326 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Seattle University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$36,671

2021 Value

0.467%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Seattle University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,671. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Seattle University grew by 0.467%.

This chart compares the average net price of Seattle University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,780

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Seattle University was of $12,780 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.99% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Seattle University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Seattle University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.2% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Seattle University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.565%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Seattle University was 0.565%, which represents 9 out of the 1592 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Seattle University received 8,539 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.9% annual growth. Out of those 8,539 applicants, 7,012 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.1% acceptance rate.

There were 7,268 students enrolled at Seattle University in 2021. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Seattle University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,012

Accepted Out of 8,539

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Seattle University was 82.1% (7,012 admissions from 8,539 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 83.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.9%, while admissions grew by 6.45%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Seattle University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2021)

258

Scores Submitted (2021)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Seattle University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Seattle University had a total enrollment of 7,268 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Seattle University is 5,803 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,465. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at Seattle University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Seattle University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.2% White, 19% Asian, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.17% Two or More Races, 5.35% Black or African American, 0.949% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.344% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Seattle University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.6%), followed by Asian Female (13.7%) and White Male (13.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.7%), followed by White Male (16%) and Asian Female (9.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seattle University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,268 students. The full-time enrollment at Seattle University is 5,803 and the part-time enrollment is 1,465. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at Seattle University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Seattle University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Seattle University was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Seattle University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Seattle University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,996 enrolled students
Asian
1,378 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
935 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Seattle University is 41.2% White, 19% Asian, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.17% Two or More Races, 5.35% Black or African American, 0.949% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.344% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 209 students (2.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 672 more women than men received degrees from Seattle University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Seattle University is white (1,047 degrees awarded). There were 3.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (338 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Seattle University is Registered Nursing (220 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (91 degrees) and General Finance (91 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Seattle University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (206 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (47 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle University are Clergy (108,197 people), Postsecondary teachers (77,877 people), Other managers (73,561 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (62,135 people), and Software developers (58,908 people).

The most specialized majors at Seattle University in 2021 are Legal (206 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (47 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (25 degrees), Math & Statistics (54 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (30 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Physicians, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Seattle University are Legal (206 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (47 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (25 degrees), Math & Statistics (54 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (30 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle University are Elementary & secondary schools (153,121 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,763 people), Religious organizations (120,131 people), Computer Systems Design (90,134 people), and Legal services (52,266 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Seattle University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
220 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
91 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
91 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Seattle University was Registered Nursing with 220 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Seattle University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

914

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,586

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 914 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle University, which is 0.576 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,586).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Seattle University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle University in Computer Science, which is 1.69 times more than the 77 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.1 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 61% of students graduating from Seattle University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Seattle University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.83% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,047 degrees awarded
Asian
338 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
269 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Seattle University is white (1,047 degrees awarded). There were 3.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (338 degrees).

7.96% of degree recipients (199 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
672 degrees awarded
White Male
375 degrees awarded
Asian Female
222 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Seattle University is white female (672 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (375 degrees).

Operations

Seattle University has an endowment valued at nearly $311M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 69.8M (22.4%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Seattle University had a total salary expenditure of 202M. Seattle University employs 156 Associate professors, 115 Professors and 101 Instructors. Most academics at Seattle University are Male Associate professor (79), Female Associate professor (77), and Female Instructor (66).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 149 employees, Management, with 129 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 102 employees.

Endowment

$311M

2021 Endowment

30.3%

growth from 2020

Seattle University has an endowment valued at about $311M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Seattle University grew 30.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $261M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Seattle University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.9M - Federal
$1.06M - State
$173k - Local

As of 2021, Seattle University received $10.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.06M from state grants and contracts, and $173k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$115M

2021 Salaries

5.68%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Seattle University paid a median of $115M in salaries, which represents 56.7% of their overall expenditure ($202M) and a 5.68% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$47.1M

Instructional Salaries

522

Number of Employees

In 2021, Seattle University paid a total of $47.1M to 522 employees working as instructors, which represents 41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

156 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

149 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Seattle University were Associate professor with 156 employees, Professor with 115 employees, and Instructor with 101 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 149 employees, Management with 129 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 102 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Seattle University was Male Associate professor with 79 employees, Female Associate professor with 77 employees, and Female Instructor with 66 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Seattle University.