City University of Seattle

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Seattle, WA

$13,658

Avg tuition

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About City University of Seattle

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

City University of Seattle is a small private university located on an urban campus in Seattle, Washington. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 991, and admissions are selective. The university offers 17 bachelor's degrees and has a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,658.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

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Retention Rate Insight

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Graduation Rate Insight

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Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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2k

Students enrolled

83%

Online student enrollment

6:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

38%

Unknown

27%

Black

9%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Asian

8%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

Information not available

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

54

Total Online Enrollment

1,704

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

2% On-campus

98% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 95% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $13,658 $13,658
Graduate $11,812 $11,812

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies Currently unavailable
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expenses Currently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $13,658 $13,658
Off-campus without family $13,658 $13,658
Off-campus with family $13,658 $13,658

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

Information not available

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

Information not available

Pell Grant

Information not available

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid Information not available
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid Information not available
Pell Grant Aid $3,354

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$49k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

9

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

10

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.