Private not-for-profit

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West Coast Conference

Seattle University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1220 to 1410

ACT Range23 to 30

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate77%

Seattle U’s 77% acceptance rate means your focus should be fit and positioning, not just getting admitted. Since it is test-optional, use the middle range as your guide: a 1220+ SAT or 23+ ACT is worth considering, while scores closer to 1410 or 30 can give your application a stronger academic signal.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Seattle University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Seattle University enrolls 4,103 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Seattle U has an 84% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 76%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Seattle, WA

Undergrad Enrollment4,103

Freshman Retention84%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation Rate76%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Seattle U?

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Key Seattle University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 31

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Seattle U, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. For the November 15 Early Action deadline, plan on an October SAT or ACT as the last retake likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Seattle U is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $56,721, with 64% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $27,377. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Tuition and Fees$56,721

Room and Board$15,702

Average Merit Award$27,377

Application Fee$60

Students on Aid64%

Average Aid Package$54,826

Average Debt at Grad$24,720

Seattle University’s tuition, fees, room, and board total about $72,423. Aid is common, with 64% of students receiving aid and an average package of $54,826. Merit aid can be significant, averaging $27,377, with listed GPA thresholds including 3.50+ for the Bannan Scholarship and 2.70+ for the ECE Advisory Board Impact Scholarship. Graduates leave with an average debt of $24,720.