Seattle University
Seattle, Washington · Private
Seattle University admitted 76% of 8,976 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1130–1350 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 73% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Seattle University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $60, and Seattle University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Seattle University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Seattle University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $73,613 a year. After grants, students paid $37,103 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Seattle University’s acceptance rate?
Seattle University admitted 76% of applicants: 6,826 of 8,976 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Seattle University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Seattle University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1130 to 1350, with a median around 1260. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Seattle University’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 for 2026–27, and Seattle University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Seattle University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Seattle University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Seattle University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Seattle University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional essay, 100–250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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