Seattle University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Seattle University?

Seattle University is a private institution, so its published undergraduate tuition does not vary by Washington residency. In the 2024-25 reported figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $55,620 and required fees were $1,101. Those charges alone do not represent the full cost of attending.

• Tuition and required fees: $56,721 for 2024-25.
• Typical room and board: $16,620 for the reported academic year.
• Books and supplies: $660 in the reported estimate.

Adding those reported items produces $74,001, before transportation, personal spending and any program-specific costs. It is an illustrative sum from the cited reporting year, not a current bill or a complete individual cost-of-attendance budget. Published charges should be checked against the tuition and housing schedule for the year a student will actually enroll.

Financial aid can substantially change the price. Seattle University administers institutional scholarships and grants alongside aid for eligible students, including federal grants and loans and Washington state programs. The reported average grant award was $35,182, but an average is not an offer to every applicant. For families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $24,523; that figure reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid for a defined group, not a guaranteed price. Completing the required financial-aid applications and comparing an individual award letter with the university's full expense estimate is more informative than subtracting an average award from sticker price.

What are the work-study opportunities at Seattle University?

Seattle University students can seek part-time employment and career-development support, but Federal Work-Study and an ordinary campus job are not the same thing. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid for eligible students; a student generally earns its awarded amount through approved work rather than receiving it automatically as a tuition discount.

Campus jobs may also be available outside Work-Study. Students should use the university's student-employment listings and their financial-aid award information to determine which positions and funding arrangements apply to them. Job availability, hours and hiring are separate from financial-aid eligibility.

For longer-term planning, Seattle University reports offering individual career counseling, résumé and interview assistance, career exploration, employer recruiting, job fairs and alumni networking. Those services can help students look for internships or post-graduation work, but an internship is not required of every student and access to career services is not a verified employment outcome.