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 1,145, 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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#5 Ranked in Best Online Private Colleges and Universities of 2022
#5 Ranked in Best Online Doctorate in Education Administration Programs
#5 Ranked in Best Online Business Administration Degrees
#6 Ranked in Most Popular Online Criminal Justice Degree Programs
#6 Ranked in Most Popular Online Healthcare Degree Programs
#9 Ranked in Best Online Computer Science Programs of 2022

Admissions Breakdown

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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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Learn more about how we determine school awards

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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Students enrolled

84%

Online student enrollment

6:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

35%

Unknown

28%

Black

Hispanic

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

Information not available

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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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Project Management
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Project Management
	Organizational Leadership
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
	Project Management
	Organizational Leadership
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Project Management
	Organizational Leadership
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
2	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
3	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer Science
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer Science
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer Science
	Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer and Information Sciences, Other
	Computer Science
	Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
4	Education
	Education, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Adult and Continuing Education Administration
	Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Education, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Adult and Continuing Education Administration
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Reading Teacher Education
	Education, Other
	Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
	Education, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Education, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
5	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Health Services Administration
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Health Services Administration
6	Health Professions And Related Programs
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Health Services Administration
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Health Services Administration
7	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
8	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
	General Studies
	General Studies
	General Studies
9	Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	Applied Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	Applied Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	Applied Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	Applied Psychology
10	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Human Services, General
	Human Services, General
	Human Services, General
	Human Services, General
11	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Police Science
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Criminal Justice/Police Science

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

City University of Seattle

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About City University of Seattle

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

Health Professions And Related Programs

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

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