Seattle University

Getting in is the hard part. Seattle University admitted 76.9% of applicants in its most recent reported class, one of the lowest rates in the country. Realistically it is a reach for every applicant, no matter how strong.

Admitted students cluster near the top of the testing range: the middle 50% score 1200–1430 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention, but they do not decide it.

The real question is not your odds but your move. That is where Spike comes in: it reads your profile against what Seattle University actually rewards, and tells you what to do next.

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At Seattle University, academic excellence drives a transformative education that challenges you to think deeply, lead ethically and grow personally and professionally.

With over 60 undergraduate majors and a wide variety of minors and specializations, students will find programs that fit their ambitions, including 65 undergraduate majors in today’s top fields.

• Small Classesaveraging 18 students
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
• Classes Taught by Faculty100% by faculty, not graduate students

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• Testingoptional (2027 cycle)

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The current prompts, straight from the application. These change year to year, so most guides you will find are a cycle behind.

• The nursing program is a competitive program that admits students directly to the four-year nursing cohort. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences' mission is to educate and inspire leaders to transform health care for a just and humane world. Why are you applying to the nursing program at Seattle University and what aspects of the profession uniquely excite you?

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• The Diagnostic Ultrasound program at Seattle University is a competitive program that admits students directly to the four-year Diagnostic Ultrasound cohort. The College of Nursing and Health Science's mission is to educate and inspire leaders to transform healthcare for a just and humane world. Why are you applying to the Diagnostic Ultrasound program at Seattle University and what aspects of the profession uniquely excite you?

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• Your artist statement is a way to introduce yourself and your work. We are interested in finding out more about you as an individual, your artistic practice, and why you believe Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University is the right college for you.

Every prompt, with how to approach each →

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The sticker price is about $72,124, but that is not what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $34,662.

Grounded in the Jesuit tradition of inclusion, diversity, equity and justice, Seattle University strives to make education attainable, with institutional gift aid guaranteed for eligible years and over 1,400 paid on-campus jobs available.

Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $75,272.

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On First Hill, explore a 50-acre park-like campus, while the South Lake Union campus offers a four-acre urban hub with modern artistic spaces.

Is Seattle University test-optional?

For the 2027 application cycle, standardized testing at Seattle University is optional.

How hard is it to get into Seattle University?

Very hard. Seattle University admits 76.9% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score 1200 to 1430 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.

How much does Seattle University cost?

The list price is about $72,124, but the average price families actually pay after aid is $34,662.

Is Seattle University worth it?

Graduates earn a median of $75,272 ten years after enrolling, and 74% graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals, which is exactly what Spike helps you weigh.