Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $54,285
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $54,285
- Average Net Price
- $34,802
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 21.6%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $14,748
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $14,748
- Books & Supplies
- $762
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $69,795
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,883
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $211/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 77.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 46.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21.6%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $23,374 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $24,900 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $30,151 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $38,105 |
| $110,001+ | $42,970 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $35,000 annually at Seattle University, well below the $54,285 sticker price. Net costs range from $23,374 for families earning under $30,000 to $43,000 for those making over $110,000. The Jesuit university's generous aid brings four-year costs to roughly $140,000 for middle-income families. Graduates typically earn $75,272 ten years out, making the investment worthwhile for most.
Student debt averages $19,883, translating to monthly payments of $211. That represents just 3% of typical graduate earnings, a manageable burden. The school awards institutional grants averaging $30,917 to nearly a quarter of students. Seattle's booming tech and healthcare job markets help explain the strong post-graduation earning potential.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly one-third of what wealthy families pay. The combination of Jesuit values and Seattle's economic opportunities creates solid value for families seeking urban Catholic education.
Student debt averages $19,883, translating to monthly payments of $211. That represents just 3% of typical graduate earnings, a manageable burden. The school awards institutional grants averaging $30,917 to nearly a quarter of students. Seattle's booming tech and healthcare job markets help explain the strong post-graduation earning potential.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly one-third of what wealthy families pay. The combination of Jesuit values and Seattle's economic opportunities creates solid value for families seeking urban Catholic education.
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