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$14,589Tuition
1,091Students
17%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$69,460Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearResearch UniversityStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$14,589
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,589
Average Net Price
$35,049
Students Receiving Financial Aid
12.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,613
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,868
Books & Supplies
$762
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,964
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
53.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
14.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
12.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$30,001 – $48,000 $35,049

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Cost Overview

Despite a modest sticker price of $14,589 for tuition, families actually pay an average of $35,049 per year after accounting for room, board, and other expenses. The total four-year cost reaches approximately $140,000. Only 12.84% of students receive any financial aid, making this one of the least generous schools for need-based assistance.

Graduates typically carry $25,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $69,460 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 4.6% of income. The school's 52.98% loan repayment rate suggests many struggle with these obligations. Seattle's tech-driven job market helps explain the strong employment rate of 92.6%, but the financial picture remains challenging.

Students who can pay the full cost upfront get the best deal here, as City University offers minimal financial support to those who need it most.

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