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Seattle University Healthcare Programs

Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, WA. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Seattle University Rankings

Seattle U has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 4	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#3 of 82	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#3 of 35	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#3 of 18	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#3 of 36	State — Washington
College Major Best Value	#5 of 5	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#8 of 225	Nationwide
Overall Quality	#16 of 157	Region — Far Western

Where Is Seattle University?

Contact information for Seattle U are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	900 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-4340
Phone:	2062966000
Website:	www.seattleu.edu/
Admissions:	www.seattleu.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate-admissions
Financial Aid:	www.seattleu.edu/sfs/

How Do I Get Into Seattle U?

You can apply to Seattle U online at: www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/

Seattle U is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Seattle U

This is what Seattle U requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Seattle U?

Seattle U admits 77%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

8% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Seattle U, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 710. Math scores were between 580 and 720.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1200 to 1430. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Seattle U ranged between 23 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Seattle U can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,124	2,473	79%
Women	5,330	4,027	76%

Can I Afford Seattle University?

The average net price after aid at Seattle U is $34,802. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$55,620
In-State Fees	$1,101
Out-of-State Tuition	$55,620
Out-of-State Fees	$1,101
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$56,721
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$56,721

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 25% of students at Seattle U receive some form of financial aid (1,033 students).

Approximately 97% of students at Seattle U receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $35,182 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,762.

Student Loan Debt

49% of Seattle U undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,817 per year.

Seattle University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,515 students enrolled at Seattle U. Seattle U is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,117 undergraduate students at Seattle U, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Seattle University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,148
Black or African American	308
Hispanic	650
White	1,181
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	45
Two or More Races	424
Non-Resident	308

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Seattle U break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Washington	496
California	96
Hawaii	67
Oregon	61
Colorado	22

Additionally, approximately 7.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Seattle University Graduate Student Diversity

3,045 of Seattle U’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Seattle U, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Seattle University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	411
Black or African American	167
Hispanic	313
White	1,147
American Indian/Alaska Native	12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	176
Non-Resident	545

Online Learning at Seattle University

Seattle U delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

693 undergraduate students at Seattle U took at least one online class — of those, 15 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 222 students took at least one online class and 549 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Seattle University

These healthcare programs are offered at Seattle U, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	253	—	—	335
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	—	25	—	25
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	15	—	—	15

Academic Programs at Seattle University

Seattle U offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Seattle U has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.