- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 620–710 reading and writing, 580–720 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 23–30 composite
- Average net price: $37,103 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Seattle University reported: an acceptance rate of 77% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 23–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Seattle University reviews each application.
Seattle University GPA requirements
Seattle University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Seattle University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Seattle University acceptance rate
Seattle University admitted 6,514 of 8,468 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Seattle University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Seattle, Washington, with 4,078 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Seattle University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 650 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 24 | 27 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1307 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Seattle University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Seattle University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $37,103 a year at Seattle University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Seattle University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Seattle University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into Seattle University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Seattle University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Seattle University students have?
The middle 50% of Seattle University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 620–710 in reading and writing and 580–720 in math; ACT composite 23–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Seattle University?
Seattle University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Seattle University?
Seattle University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,514 of 8,468 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Seattle University?
Check Seattle University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Seattle University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 8% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Seattle University?
A lot: Seattle University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Seattle University look at legacy status?
Yes. Seattle University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Seattle University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $37,103 a year at Seattle University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Seattle University accept AP credit?
Yes. Seattle University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Seattle University's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Seattle UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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