By the Numbers: Student Body Snapshot

Join a student body small enough for a personal education and diverse enough to expand your worldview.

Who will be in your study group? Your concert buddies? Who will join you on adventures around Seattle and the Pacific Northwest?

Until you get here and meet them for yourself, you can draw a few conclusions from the statistics on this page.

Committed to the College Experience from Day One

98%

OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS ATTEND COLLEGE FULL TIME

86%

OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVE IN CAMPUS HOUSING

GPA and Test Scores

3.4–3.88

Unweighted, Cumulative High School GPA
The range of incoming first-year students’ GPA in high school (from 2022).

1160–1360

SAT Scores
The range of incoming first-year students’ SAT scores for those who submitted them.

24–30

ACT Scores
The range of first-year students’ ACT composite scores for those who submitted them.

Fall 2022 How Many New Students Are There?

1,004

FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

Being in a new place together can be a great bonding experience. Who will you meet?

327

NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

Join the largest transfer student population of any private university in Washington.

NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

Experience an international and inclusive campus environment in the heart of Seattle.

How do students report their ethnicity?

Incoming First-Year Students

Ethnicity	Number and Percentage of Students
Asian	369 (36.8%)
Black	97 (9.7%)
Hispanic	171 (17.0%)
Native American*	30 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander	37 (3.7%)
White	494 (49.2%)
Other/Unknown	12 (1.2%)

All Undergraduates

Ethnicity	Number and Percentage of Students
Asian	1,385 (33.7%)
Black	345 (8.4 %)
Hispanic	594 (14.4%)
Native American*	79 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander	143 (3.5%)
White	2,056 (50.0%)
Other/Unknown	81 (2.0%)
International students	371 (9.0%)

*In our materials, we use Indigenous and Native American somewhat interchangeably. At the same time, we acknowledge that it is important to name and recognize the uniqueness of peoples who identify as Alaska Native, First Nations, California Indian, and other terms that reflect Indigenous self-determination.

In-State and Out-of-State First-Year Students

46%

OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS ARE FROM WASHINGTON

You’ll meet new friends from all over Washington—whether from Seattle or beyond.

54%

OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS ARE FROM OUT OF STATE

You’ll make friends with people who come from all kinds of different places.

Where are students coming from?

Top Ten States & Territories for Out-of-State Undergraduate Students

California
Hawaii
Oregon
Colorado
Texas
Minnesota
Guam
Illinois
Idaho
Nevada

Top Ten Countries of Origin for First-Year International Students

Vietnam
Indonesia
Peoples Republic of China
Japan
Canada
Taiwan
India
Hong Kong
South Korea
Congo (Republic of)

How Do Students Report Their Gender?

Incoming First-years

Gender can be fluid, and your gender identity and representation is respected here.

39% Male
61% Female

Student Body

Across campus, given a binary choice, students reported themselves as follows:

39% Male
61% Female

For Your Education Reliable Support

96%

OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVED AID (2022–23)

From merit scholarships to award packages, Seattle University supports your success.

$39k

AVERAGE FINANCIAL AWARD FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

The average financial aid award package offers a lot of financial support each year.

$167M

Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students Each Year

Seattle University is committed to making a high-quality education attainable.

What our students say

—Braden Wild ‘18

“My Seattle University experience... discerning where it is that I fit in the world and what that really means in a broader global context.”

Get in Touch

We’re here to help. For information about how to contact Seattle University Admissions:

Admissions Office