Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $72,124. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $56,721 |
| Housing & meals | $14,748 |
| Books & supplies | $762 |
| Personal & travel | $3,818 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,925 |
| Total cost of attendance | $72,124 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Seattle University net price compared with other Washington colleges
Seattle University has the 48th-lowest average net price of 50 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Walla Walla University | $23,329 | 60% | $61,885 |
| 43 | The Evergreen State College | $24,319 | 41% | $45,320 |
| 44 | Seattle Pacific University | $24,488 | 62% | $64,506 |
| 45 | Whitworth University | $26,534 | 71% | $58,561 |
| 46 | Saint Martin's University | $28,119 | 52% | $62,092 |
| 47 | Whitman College | $33,313 | 81% | $67,589 |
| 48 | Seattle University | $34,662 | 76% | $75,272 |
| 49 | Gonzaga University | $35,119 | 86% | $78,892 |
| 50 | University of Puget Sound | $38,394 | 68% | $69,594 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Washington colleges →
Why Seattle University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | 77% | $34,662 | 76% | $75,272 | This school |
| Pacific Lutheran University | 78% | $19,589 | 69% | $66,990 | |
| Gonzaga University | 82% | $35,119 | 86% | $78,892 | |
| University of Puget Sound | 72% | $38,394 | 68% | $69,594 | |
| Whitworth University | 90% | $26,534 | 71% | $58,561 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Seattle University would cost you $15,073 more per year than Pacific Lutheran University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Seattle University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$4,467).
- Pacific Lutheran University gives aided families $5,408 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Washington resident | Seattle University | PLU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $56,721 | $52,254 | +$4,467 |
| Books & supplies | $762 | $762 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $14,748 | $12,446 | +$2,302 |
| Personal & travel | $3,818 | $2,665 | +$1,153 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,925 | −$5,668 | +$1,743 |
| Sticker price | $72,124 | $62,459 | +$9,665 |
| Average grants | −$37,462 | −$42,870 | +$5,408 |
| You pay | $34,662 | $19,589 | +$15,073 |
“+” means Seattle University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Seattle University cost questions
How much is tuition at Seattle University?
Tuition and fees are $56,721 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Seattle University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $72,124 a year.
What do families actually pay at Seattle University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $34,662 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $22,896; $48–75k pay $26,977; $110k+ pay $42,737.
How much debt do Seattle University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,658, and 1.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Seattle University overview