Seattle University's published cost of attendance is $72,124. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $22,896, low-middle-income families pay around $24,523, middle-income families pay about $26,977, middle-high-income families pay approximately $36,967, and higher-income families pay around $42,737.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $72,124 |
| Tuition and Fees | $56,721 |
| Room and Board | $15,702 |
| Books and Supplies | $792 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$37,462 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $34,662 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,896 |
| $30–48k | $24,523 |
| $48–75k | $26,977 |
| $75–110k | $36,967 |
| $110k+ | $42,737 |
Seattle University's published cost of attendance is $72,124. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $22,896, low-middle-income families pay around $24,523, middle-income families pay about $26,977, middle-high-income families pay approximately $36,967, and higher-income families pay around $42,737. Azimuth ranks Seattle University #1246 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Seattle University's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal and private loan options. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the affordability rank indicates that post-graduation debt service remains a meaningful consideration relative to peer institutions. Families should review the institution's financial aid page for current aid policies, merit scholarship eligibility, and work-study availability. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,883, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,520; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,426, median federal debt of $19,883 projects to a monthly payment of about $225 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Seattle University earn median 4-year earnings of $79,426, placing Seattle University in the 86.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,394 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Seattle University in the 83.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Seattle University #246 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Seattle University's strength in business and professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 232 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $90,918, and Azimuth ranks the program 1.0× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. The Psychology, General program graduates 90 students earning median 4-year earnings of $57,993, while Finance and Computer Science round out the top programs with four-year earnings in the $99,791 and $128,314 range respectively. Business represents the institution's primary academic focus, driving consistent outcomes across the graduate cohort.
