S
#3 Best Colleges in Washington

Seattle U Admission Requirements

Seattle, Washington

 1 Reviews

Chances of getting into Seattle University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
82%
Admission Difficulty for Seattle University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Seattle U and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Seattle U is 82%.  It ranks #9 in Washington for lowest rate of acceptance. Seattle University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 7,012 out of 8,539 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 32 percent on standardized admission tests. Seattle University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.62. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Seattle U application fee is $55 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Seattle University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 26% of students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Seattle U SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1120-1330
Applicants Submitting SAT 
26%
SAT Scores for Seattle University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 550
SAT Math 25th 570
SAT Composite 25th 1120
SAT Scores for Seattle University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 670
SAT Composite 75th 1330
Average SAT Score 1230

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Seattle University?

Seattle University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Seattle University score in the top 37 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1120-1330.

Find other colleges with similar SAT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Seattle University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1330 and Above Good >90%
1225 to 1330 Avg + 82%-90%
1120 to 1225 Avg - 71%-82%
1015 to 1120 Reach 56%-71%
Less than 1015 Low <56%
Calculate My Chances 
Connect with Seattle U

Engage with counselors on a personal level to demonstrate your interest in their school and get answers to all of your admissions-related questions.

Sponsored by CollegeVine

Seattle U ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
10%
ACT Scores for Seattle University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 23
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Seattle University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 33
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Seattle U?

Seattle University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Seattle U regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-31.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Seattle University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >90%
27 to 31 Avg + 82%-90%
24 to 27 Avg - 72%-82%
21 to 24 Reach 60%-72%
Less than 21 Low <60%
Calculate My Chances 

Seattle U GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.62
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Seattle University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Seattle U. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Seattle University was 3.62 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #6 in Washington for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.62 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Seattle U accepts 82% of all applicants.

 What do these ratings mean?

Explore more colleges with similar GPA requirements

High School GPA's for admitted Seattle University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 13.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 27.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 29.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 10.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

85% of Seattle University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Seattle University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 16%
Top 25% of class 49%
Top 50% of class 85%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Seattle University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,741 2,798 8,539
Accepted 4,742 2,270 7,012
Acceptance Rate 83% 81% 82%
Enrolled 676 318 994
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 14% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
70

Applicants have 70 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Seattle University is $55.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Seattle University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Seattle University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Seattle University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236595 IPEDS survey data for Seattle University.

FAQs

Does Seattle University prefer SAT or ACT?

26% of students submit their SAT scores to Seattle U. 10% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Seattle University?

82% of those who apply are granted admission to Seattle U. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Seattle University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1120 and 1330. 26% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Seattle University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 31. 10% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.