How to Apply to Seattle University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Seattle. Seattle offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.seattleu.edu/admission/undergraduate
Online Applicationwww.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/
Financial Aidwww.seattleu.edu/sfs/
Net Price Calculatorwww.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/finances/calculator/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.seattleu.edu/veterans/
Disability Servicewww.seattleu.edu/disabilities-services/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Seattle and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Seattle University is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Seattle University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,258). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Seattle SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Seattle University1,26027
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,25826
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington1,18074

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Seattle University, 240 students submitted SAT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,260 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing580640690
Mathematics570620690
Total1,1501,260 1,380
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Seattle University, 103 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite242730
English232630
Mathematics232628

Seattle Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Seattle University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Seattle University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired