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Seattle University

Seattle, WA seattleu.edu 4,117 students

Seattle University's campus is located in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, offering a blend of urban and green spaces. The university's Jesuit values foster a community-oriented atmosphere, and students are known for their engagement in social justice issues. Its location provides easy access to Seattle's cultural and professional opportunities, making internships and city exploration readily available. The campus features notable architecture and landscaping, creating a unique environment within the city.

Programs
24
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$52,483
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$54,285
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Seattle University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 46% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $31,900, roughly 41% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $23,374 $93,496
$30K – $48K $24,900 $99,600
$48K – $75K $30,151 $120,604
$75K – $110K $38,105 $152,420
$110K+ $42,970 $171,880
Sticker price (no aid) $54,285 $217,140
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Seattle University

24 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
78
$85,285/yr Very High 5.1x
Nursing Compare across schools →
74
$81,021/yr High 3.2x
Accounting Compare across schools →
73
$70,570/yr Very High 3.7x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →
69
$102,664/yr Moderate 3.9x
Finance Compare across schools →
66
$55,823/yr Very High 2.8x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
62
$79,073/yr Very High 3.7x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
60
$67,851/yr Very High 3.7x
Management Science Compare across schools →
60
$63,496/yr Very High 1.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
58
$46,598/yr High 2.5x
Marketing Compare across schools →
52
$44,714/yr Very High 2.6x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
50
$51,100/yr Moderate 2.0x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
49
$69,151/yr High 2.2x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
47
$57,551/yr Very High 1.7x
Political Science Compare across schools →
42
$41,474/yr Very High 2.0x
Security Science and Technology Compare across schools →
41
$37,557/yr High 0.7x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
37
$39,316/yr High 2.3x
Psychology Compare across schools →
34
$37,452/yr High 1.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
33
$37,063/yr High 1.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
33
$33,821/yr High 0.6x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
28
$31,627/yr Moderate 1.5x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
25
$35,398/yr Low 2.0x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →
18
$32,663/yr Very High 0.5x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
18
$28,082/yr Very High 1.2x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →
17
$30,256/yr High 0.3x