Resources For Students & Parents Seattle University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, and More Share Flipboard Email Print Sullivan Hall at Seattle University. SaintIggy / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 For Students & Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing a College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips College Testing Testing Graphs Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private Schools Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Updated November 09, 2017 With an acceptance rate of 74 percent in 2016, Seattle University is a moderately selective university. In general, successful applicants will have both grades and standardized test scores that are above average. Those interested in applying will need to submit an application that includes high school transcripts, scores from the SAT or the ACT, and two letters of recommendation. To schedule a visit to the campus, which is encouraged for any interested students, contact the admissions office. Calculate your chances of getting in with this free tool from Cappex. Admissions Data (2016) Seattle University Acceptance Rate: 74 percentGPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Seattle UniversityTest Scores: 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 540 / 640SAT Math: 530 / 650SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanSAT comparison for Catholic collegesTop Washington colleges SAT comparisonACT Composite: 25 / 30ACT English: 24 / 31ACT Math: 24 / 28What these ACT numbers meanACT comparison for Catholic collegesTop Washington colleges ACT comparison Seattle University Description Located on a 48-acre campus in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Seattle University is a private Jesuit university that offers 61 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs. Students come from all 50 states and 76 other countries. The university ranks highly among universities in the West. Classes tend to be small with an average size of 19, and the university has a healthy 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The university has an interesting 15-course core curriculum that culminates in students applying their education to contemporary social problems. In athletics, Seattle University recently moved from Division II to Division I NCAA competition, where they compete in the Western Athletic Conference. Enrollment (2016) Total Enrollment: 7,487 (4,657 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 39 percent male / 61 percent female96 percent full-time Costs (2016 -17) Tuition and Fees: $41,265Books: $1,500 (why so much?)Room and Board: $11,499Other Expenses: $4,170Total Cost: $58,434 Seattle University Financial Aid (2015 -16) Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96 percentPercentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 95 percentLoans: 59 percentAverage Amount of AidGrants: $20,484Loans: $7,357 Academic Programs Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, Humanities, Marketing, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology What major is right for you? Sign up to take the free "My Careers and Majors Quiz" at Cappex. Graduation and Retention Rates First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 87 percent4-Year Graduation Rate: 64 percent6-Year Graduation Rate: 75 percent Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Swimming, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, Track and FieldWomen's Sports: Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball If You Like Seattle University, You May Also Like These Schools: University of Washington: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphGonzaga University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphCentral Washington University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphNew York University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphOregon State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphStanford University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of San Diego: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphWillamette University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphLewis & Clark College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphLoyola Marymount University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Oregon: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSanta Clara University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics Continue Reading