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Interested in attending Seattle University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Seattle University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

74
%
Acceptance rate
3.62
Average High School GPA
July 31
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Seattle University?

74%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Seattle U accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 11,539 people applied and 8,483 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
5530 / 7718 (72%)
Men
2905 / 3821 (76%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Seattle University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Seattle University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Seattle University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Seattle U considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Seattle University?

3.62
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Seattle University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.62. 28% of freshmen who attended Seattle U were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 58% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
11%
3.75-3.99
30%
3.50-3.74
26%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
4%
2.00-2.49
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

8%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
610
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
620
75th Percentile
710
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1230
75th Percentile
1380

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Seattle University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 31
Regular admission deadline
November 15
Application notification
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