City University of Seattle
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About City University of Seattle
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
City University of Seattle is a small private university located on an urban campus in Seattle, Washington. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,274, and admissions are selective. The university offers 19 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 33%, and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,558.
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Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
33% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores--
High school transcript--
High school rank--
Letter of recommendation--
High school GPA--
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep program--
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
89%
Online student enrollment
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
29%
Unknown
37%
Black
8%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Socio-economic diversity
50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
58
Total Online Enrollment
1,860
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.89% online, 11% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
2% On-campus
98% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
Associate100% online
Bachelor's100% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's95% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| 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 | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
50%
State Grant Aid
25%
Institution Grant Aid
0%
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter 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 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 2 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Education. | |||
| 4 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 6 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 7 | Psychology. | |||
| 8 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.