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Seattle, WA 98122-4340
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Seattle University

Seattle, WA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduateSingle doctoral (education)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemQuarter
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Congressional District5307

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Seattle University?
244th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $29,340 $29,340 $29,340
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $652 $652 $652
FT Graduate Tuition $16,034 $16,034 $16,034
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $594 $594 $594
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $43,498 $43,498 $43,498
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $30,780 $30,780 $30,780
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $30,780 $30,780 $30,780

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $26,325 $28,260 $26,325 $28,260 $26,325 $28,260
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,305 $1,350
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,860 $8,340
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,652 $3,738
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$50
Graduate Application Fee$55
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 5,310 (2,013 male / 3,297 female)
Admitted 3,522 (1,289 male / 2,233 female)
Admission rate 66%
First-time Enrollment 733 (272 male / 461 female)
FT Enrollment 730 (271 male / 459 female)
PT Enrollment 3 (1 male / 2 female)
Total Enrollment7,751

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Seattle University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Seattle University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Track & Field Conference Liberty League

ACT Test Admission

137th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 43%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 30
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 28
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 29

SAT Test Admission

272nd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 88%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 520 / 640
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 530 / 640
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1050 / 1280

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,720
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$5,475
Board Fee$3,750

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 139 93 78 319 18 1,028 166 1,841
Accounting 26 6 3 16 22 8 81
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 8 8
Anthropology 3 2 5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1 5 6
Arts Management 2 1 1 4
Asian Studies/Civilization 1 1 2
Biochemistry 1 1 4 6 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 7 1 14 24
Business Administration and Management, General 38 10 8 53 163 45 317
Business/Commerce, General 1 1 1 1 2 6
Business/Managerial Economics 1 2 9 12
Chemistry, General 1 2 1 5 9
Civil Engineering, General 1 2 2 16 2 23
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2 1 1 4
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4 4 3 12 1 24
Communication and Media Studies, Other 2 2 1 5 10 20
Computer Science 1 6 1 8
Computer Software Engineering 7 1 1 8 1 18
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 1 1 4 15 6 28
Creative Writing 1 1 5 9 2 18
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4 3 9 23 39
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Curriculum and Instruction 2 11 13
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 8 1 7 4 20
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 2 1 1 5 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 4 1 6
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 2 3 4 9
Economics, General 1 1 7 9
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 3 3
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 1 5 7 1 14
English Language and Literature, General 1 1 21 2 25
Environmental Science 1 1
Environmental Studies 2 1 1 9 13
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1 2 17 7 27
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 1 1
Finance, General 22 4 17 1 37 5 86
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 1 3 1 6
Forensic Science and Technology 1 2 3 6
French Language and Literature 2 1 3
German Language and Literature
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 2 2
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 4 21 3 28
History, General 2 3 13 2 20
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2 1 12 24 2 41
International Business/Trade/Commerce 4 1 2 7 16 4 34
International/Global Studies 1 1 5 3 17 2 29
Journalism 2 1 4 1 10 18
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5 1 5 16 2 29
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8 4 1 9 25 3 50
Mathematics, General 4 4 8
Mathematics, Other 1 1
Mechanical Engineering 1 1 12 2 16
Music, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 1 17 2 20
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 5 5 35 83 7 137
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 1 2 1 1 17 2 24
Philosophy 1 1 13 5 20
Photography 1 1 3 5
Physical Sciences 2 5 8 15
Physics, General 1 1
Political Science and Government, General 2 3 8 4 26 43
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 1 1 2
Psychology, General 1 7 7 13 1 47 6 82
Public Administration 6 3 7 29 4 49
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1 3 1 5
Public Relations/Image Management
Religion/Religious Studies 1 1 3 5
School Psychology 1 1 7 1 10
Social Work 3 1 3 13 20
Sociology 4 2 2 4 4 16
Spanish Language and Literature 2 1 1 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 4 5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1 1 3 16 2 23
Systems Science and Theory 2 22 4 28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 4 4
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 1 2 7 1 48 16 75
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 10 2 6 1 19
Theology/Theological Studies 7 1 8
Visual and Performing Arts, General 1 1 4 6 1 10 2 25
Women's Studies 1 1

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Seattle University 555th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $76,027 ($80,037 male / $71,378 female)
Number of FT Faculty 393 (211 male / 182 female)
Number of PT Faculty 264
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $9,142,633

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