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Seattle University
Explore admissions details for Seattle University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Seattle U
Seattle University is a private nonprofit institution in Seattle, WA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Seattle University is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 76%. Reported student size is about 4,117, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Seattle University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Seattle University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
76%
Average SAT
1,266
Average ACT
28
Student Size
4,117
In-State Tuition
$54,285
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,285
Seattle U Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Seattle University sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average SAT shown here is 1,266, and the midpoint ACT composite is 28. Graduation rate is 74%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Seattle University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
76%
Graduation Rate
74%
SAT Average
1,266
ACT Composite
28
SAT Reading
605
SAT Math
620
Graduation Rate
74%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Seattle U Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Seattle University reports in-state tuition of $54,285 and out-of-state tuition of $54,285. Average net price is $34,802, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $68,633 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $19,883.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Seattle University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$54,285
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,285
Average Net Price
$34,802
Attendance Cost
$68,633
Average Net Price
$34,802
Cost of Attendance
$68,633
Median Debt
$19,883
Seattle U Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Seattle University enrolls about 4,117 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $75,272.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Seattle University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
4,117
Median Earnings
$75,272
Seattle U GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.60 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.95 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Seattle University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Seattle University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Seattle University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.60
Recommended GPA
2.95
Estimated Floor
2.60
Recommended GPA
2.95
How to Apply to Seattle U Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Seattle U belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Seattle University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Seattle U Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Seattle University?
Seattle University currently shows an acceptance rate of 76% in this dataset.
How competitive is Seattle University?
Seattle University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for Seattle University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.60 to 2.95 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Seattle University cost?
Seattle University reports in-state tuition of $54,285, out-of-state tuition of $54,285, and an average net price of $34,802.
What test scores are shown for Seattle University?
Seattle University shows an average SAT of 1,266 and an ACT composite midpoint of 28.
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