Private Nonprofit Graduate Average 32/100

City University of Seattle

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Seattle, Washington

About City University of Seattle

City University of Seattle is a private nonprofit institution offering graduate degrees based in Seattle, Washington. It enrolls 1,137 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Acceptance
Graduation
35.3%
Net Price
Median Earnings (10yr)
$69,460
Enrollment
1,137
Student : Faculty
9:1

Accreditor Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Academic Calendar Quarter

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Average
32/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online
Outcomes 2
Value
Affordability 6
Selectivity

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for City University of Seattle.

Acceptance Rate
SAT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending City University of Seattle isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Net-price data is not yet reported for this school.

Average Net Price
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
11%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
12%
Borrowing to attend

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,375
10% percentile
$5,500
25% percentile
$25,000
Median percentile
$24,666
75% percentile
$35,298
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $16,875 ↓ $8,125
No Pell $12,500 ↓ $12,500
Dependent students $8,375 ↓ $16,625
Independent students $15,500 ↓ $9,500
Female students $16,514 ↓ $8,486
Male students $12,500 ↓ $12,500
Pell recipients: 20.5% (5,128 students)No Pell: 15.2% (3,799 students)Dependent students: 10.2% (2,545 students)Independent students: 18.8% (4,710 students)Female students: 20.1% (5,019 students)Male students: 15.2% (3,799 students)Overall Median$25,000
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $10,500, less than completers ($25,000), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

35% of full-time students who enrolled at City University of Seattle graduate within six years, and 0% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate
35%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
0%
Returning for their second year
What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered City University of Seattle earn a median of $69,460 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$69,460
Earning > $25K
84%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$54,000$59,000$63,000$67,000$71,0006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$47,000

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$67,600

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.


By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)
$42,400

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)
$55,900

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)
$64,000

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $20,600, about 30% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt 18.6 pts across 6 years
60.9%1yr64.8%3yr70.5%5yr79.6%7yr
What this signals: Strong. 80% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

City University of Seattle is home to 1,137 students, a small, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 41% are first-generation college students, 89% study part-time.

Total Enrolled
1,137
Part-Time
89%
First-Generation
41%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
Hispanic 60.6% 689
White 16.2% 184
Black 8.1% 92
Asian 5.6% 64
International 3.4% 39
Other 3.1% 35
Hispanic: 60.6% (689 students)White: 16.2% (184 students)Black: 8.1% (92 students)Asian: 5.6% (64 students)International: 3.4% (39 students)Other: 3.1% (35 students)Total1,137

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at City University of Seattle. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Large City Seattle, Washington
Housing
Limited on-campus housing 54 beds
Adult Learners
48% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Quarter scheduling structure

What You Can Study

City University of Seattle offers a varied set of programs: 37 distinct programs across 9 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

8 Programs
4 Programs
4 Programs
2 Programs
1 Program
  • Human $49K ($35K–$63K)

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at City University of Seattle is 9:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Student : Faculty
9:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Endowment
$19M
Modest endowment
Avg Faculty Salary
$70,284
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

27 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
No Rank 27 100% $70,284

Pros & Cons of City University of Seattle

A quick at-a-glance summary of how City University of Seattle tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS
  • Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
  • Tight-knit, close community feel
  • Above-average post-graduation earnings
  • First-gen-friendly student body
  • Flexible part-time enrollment options
CONS
  • Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
  • Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
  • First-year retention is below typical
  • Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families
  • Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel
Best for: Based on the data, City University of Seattle is a fit for working adults or students needing part-time study options; students prioritizing post-graduation earnings; students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about City University of Seattle

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about City University of Seattle.

What is City University of Seattle known for?
City University of Seattle is best known for its programs in Business Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, Business Administration. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
What do City University of Seattle graduates earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entering City University of Seattle are $69,460, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.
Is City University of Seattle accredited?
Yes. City University of Seattle is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend City University of Seattle?
City University of Seattle enrolls 1,137 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.
What is the graduation rate at City University of Seattle?
City University of Seattle graduates 35% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
Is City University of Seattle a public or private college?
City University of Seattle is a Private Nonprofit institution.
Where is City University of Seattle located?
City University of Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington.
What programs does City University of Seattle offer?
City University of Seattle offers 37 distinct programs. The most popular include Business Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, Business Administration.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at City University of Seattle?
The student-to-faculty ratio at City University of Seattle is 9:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

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