Seattle, WA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 76 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 76%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,968 | 6,253 | 930 | 78% |
| 2020 | 7,914 | 6,587 | 805 | 83% |
| 2021 | 8,539 | 7,012 | 994 | 82% |
| 2022 | 7,934 | 6,756 | 1,004 | 85% |
| 2023 | 8,976 | 6,826 | 1,049 | 76% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,289 of 5,659 women and 2,537 of 3,317 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Seattle University has an acceptance rate of 76% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,826 of 8,976 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 76 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
8,976 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,049 enrolled.
No. Seattle University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 76%.