Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Seattle University tuition, food, housing and fees as an undergraduate—see the estimated costs to attend.
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Investing in You
A college education is an investment in your future. Our team is here to understand your individual financial situation and find ways to meet your needs. At Seattle University, we will work with you to provide guidance, answer questions, and help make sure you and your family are making informed decisions every step of the way.
Unpacking Our Tuition and Fees
At Seattle University, we don’t want the cost of our education to limit your access to a hands-on, world-class education. We will work with you to make sure you can manage the cost in the most responsible way possible.
See below for the cost of tuition per course credit, quarter, semester (Cornish) and academic year. Please review the Mandatory Enrollment Fees section for a list of required fees associated with enrollment. If the student is living on campus, housing and meal plan rates will also be charged to the student account.
Seattle University costs are set yearly and subject to change. Seattle University reserves the right to revise its charges at any time without prior notice.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees on the semester system as a Cornish student, please review Cornish Office of Financial Aid website.
| Tuition | Per Credit | Per Quarter |
Per Semester (Cornish) |
Academic Year* |
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| Full-Time Flat Rate (12-18 credits) | $19,800 | $29,700 | $59,400 | |
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Part-Time Rate** (quarters) |
$1,320 |
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| Part-time Rate** (semesters) |
$1,980 |
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| Summer Quarter 2026*** (quarters) | $792 | |||
| English Language and Cultural Bridge (ELCB) Under 1000 Level (quarters) | $425 | |||
| Audit (quarters) | $278 | |||
| Audit (semesters) | $416 | |||
| Credit by Exam | $95 |
*Academic Year for quarter system includes Fall, Winter & Spring Quarters.
*Academic Year for semester system (Cornish) includes Fall & Spring Semesters.
**Part-time per credit rate is for enrollment less than 12 or more than 18 credits.
***Summer per credit tuition rate is a 40% discount from the standard per credit rate.
Seattle University costs are set yearly and subject to change. Seattle University reserves the right to revise its charges at any time without prior notice.
See below for the cost of tuition per course credit, quarter and academic year. Please review the Mandatory Enrollment Fees section for a list of required charges. If the student is living on campus, housing and meal plan rates will also be charged to the student account.
For Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 and Spring 2026
| Tuition | Per Credit | Per Quarter | Academic Year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Flat Rate (12 to 18 credits) | $19,275 | $57,825 | |
| Part-time (1 to 11 credits) -OR- for additional credits above 18 | $1,285 | ||
| Summer Sessions 2025** | $771 | ||
| English Language and Culture Bridge (ELCB) Under 1000 Level | $413 | ||
| Auditors | $270 |
*Academic Year = Fall, Winter & Spring Quarters only.
**Summer tuition rate is a 40% discount from the standard rate.
See below for the additional fees related to applying, enrolling and attending Seattle University. The rates are listed as quarters or semesters (Cornish). If only one rate is listed, the rate is the same for quarters and semesters.
For additional information about tuition and fees for the semester system for Cornish students, please visit the Cornish Office of Financial Aid website.
| Type |
Cost 2025-26 |
Cost 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | ||
| First-Year, Transfer, Post-Baccalaureate & Non-Matriculated Students | $60 | $60 |
| Enrollment Confirmation Deposits The Enrollment Confirmation Deposit saves your spot for your intended term of enrollment and is applied to the first tuition bill. International students have a deposit requirement in all start terms. Domestic students enrolling for winter or spring quarter are not required to submit a deposit. First-Year students who cancel their enrollment before May 1 are eligible for a $200 refund; after that date, it is non-refundable. For Transfer students, the deposit is non-refundable. |
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| First-Year Student | $500 | $500 |
| Transfer Student | $200 | $200 |
| Orientation Fees The Orientation Fee, charged during the first term of enrollment, enables a holistic engagement experience that supports transition to the Redhawk Community. The fee offsets the cost of sessions and events such as expert speakers and event facilitators, community meals, and student mementos. |
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| First-Year Student | $400 | $400 |
| Transfer Student | $215 | $215 |
| First-Year Guest Attending (per individual) | $100 | $100 |
| Transfer Guest Attending (per individual) | $55 | $55 |
| Matriculation Fee The non-refundable Matriculation Fee, charged during the first term of enrollment, offsets the cost of maintaining and storing academic records. |
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| First-Year, Transfer & Post-Baccalaureate Students | $175 | $175 |
| Wellness Fee The Wellness Fee provides funding for several health and wellness resources that benefit all Seattle University students, including access to TimelyCare. In addition, the wellness fee provides access to the university fitness center, online and in-person health and wellness programs, and allows Seattle U an opportunity to develop new resources and services for on-campus and online students. |
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| Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate Students (per quarter) | $172 | $172 |
| Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate Students (per semester) | $258 | $258 |
| Technology Fee The Technology Fee makes up a small portion of the funding for Information Technology Services (ITS) and is used to assist with the cost of core student technology systems (e.g., Canvas, mySeattleU, Microsoft Office), public safety systems, internet service, networking, and much more. |
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| Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate Students (per quarter) | $208 | $214 |
| Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate Students (per semester) | $312 | $321 |
| Activity Fee The Activity fee provides additional resources for SEAC (Student Events and Activities Council), HawkSquad, SGSU (Student Government of Seattle University), clubs, and organizations, as well as programs and activities that cultivate student involvement at athletics events. |
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| Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate Students (per quarter) | n/a | $66 |
| Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate Students (per semester) | n/a | $99 |
| International Student Health Insurance Fee The International Student Health Insurance Fee is required unless proof of insurance under a comparable plan is provided. The premium listed here is the annual rate. The breakdown of the quarterly charge can be found on the Student Health Center's webpage. To apply for a waiver, please visit the Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk website. Consult the "Important Dates Calendar" for quarterly waiver deadlines. |
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| International Students (annual rate) | $1,976 | $2,392 |
| Program Specific Fees The quarterly Nursing BSN Program Fee applies beginning the Spring Quarter of the student's sophomore year. |
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| BSN Program Students (per quarter) | $490 | $490 |
| Course Specific Fees Some courses have additional associated fees. These fees vary and are listed in the course section details on mySeattleU when conducting a search for classes. |
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Explore the diverse resident hall, apartment, meal plan options at Seattle University and find cost breakdowns for different housing and meal plan types, including options for students on our South Lake Union campus. We offer a variety of room types and meal plan options with pricing to accommodate your needs during the academic year.
| Fee Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Education Abroad Fees | |
| Pre-Departure Paperwork Submitted After Deadline | $125 |
| Pre-Departure Paperwork Submitted After Program Begins | $250 |
| Credit Transfer Articulation Fee | $1,000 |
| Official Transcript Fees | |
| Regular Processing (additional vendor service fees apply) | $7.50 |
| Rush Processing (per transcript) | $25 |
| Diploma Replacement Fees | |
| Regular Delivery (4-6 weeks) | $25 |
| Rush Delivery, U.S Address (1-week) | $100 |
| Rush Delivery, International Address | $200 |
| Engineering Exam Fees | |
| Civil Engineering | $65 |
| Electrical Engineering | $65 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65 |
| Late Payment Fees | |
| 30 days late | $50 |
| 60 days late | $50 |
| Final Demand | $100 |
| Payment Plan Enrollment Fees | |
| Annual Payment Plan | $75 |
| Single Term Payment Plan | $40 |
Cost of Attendance & Financial Need
Federal law requires colleges and universities to provide students with the Cost of Attendance (COA), which is the total estimated price to attend for one academic year and is used to determine a student's eligibility for financial aid. To prepare a student's financial aid offer, the Student Financial Services Office subtracts the Student Aid Index (SAI) as calculated from the information provided on the student's FAFSA or WASFA, from the estimated COA to determine financial need. This is often referred to as the student budget.
The COA includes both direct and indirect costs incurred during the academic year. Direct costs are billed through the student account at Seattle University, such as tuition, fees, housing and meal plans. Indirect costs are expenses students aren't billed for by Seattle University but are paid by the student such as transportation, books, supplies, loan fees and personal expenses. Students will not be billed for housing and meals if they are not utilizing those services at Seattle University. For students living off campus independently or with parents or relatives, those costs still make up part of the total COA but are considered indirect costs.
The following are sample student budgets for the academic year for undergraduate students enrolled full-time (12–18 credits).
| Budget Category | 2025-26 Undergraduate Student Living On Campus or Independently Off Campus |
2025-26 Undergraduate Student Living With Parents or Relatives |
2026-27 Undergraduate Student Living On Campus or Independently Off Campus |
2026-27 Undergraduate Student Living With Parents or Relatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,825 | $57,825 | $59,400 | $59,400 |
| Average Housing | $10,440 | $2,940 | $11,202 | $3,024 |
| Food | $6,180 | $2,940 | $6,426 | $3,024 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,968 | $1,968 |
| Transportation | $1,710 | $1,710 | $1,716 | $1,716 |
| Books & supplies | $660 | $660 | $594 | $594 |
| Technology Fee | $624 | $624 | $642 | $642 |
| Wellness Fee | $516 | $516 | $516 | $516 |
| Activity Fee | n/a | n/a | $198 | $198 |
| Loan Fee | $65 | $65 | $64 | $64 |
| Total Budget | $79,928 | $69,188 | $82,726 | $71,146 |
After financial need has been determined, Student Financial Services prepares a financial aid offer, including as much aid as the student is eligible to receive within the constraints of both the student's need and the availability of funding. A student can see their net price (COA minus scholarships and grants) on the financial aid offer letter by accessing it through the Financial Aid Self Service portal via mySeattleU online.
Depending on a student's eligibility, a financial aid offer will include one, some, or all of the following types of aid: scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study.
To calculate estimated out-of-pocket costs that will be due to the university after financial aid is applied, undergraduate students can create an "Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost Worksheet". This is a useful tool for planning out finances for the academic year. See what out-of-pocket costs will look like with or without loans. Once housing and meal plans are finalized, update these costs in the worksheet for a more accurate estimate. Curious about what a payment plan would look like? The worksheet will show you that! Have an additional outside scholarship? You can add that. Reach out to SFS for guidance on how to use the worksheet.
Cost of Attendance Definitions
Tuition: Includes tuition normally assessed for a student based on anticipated enrollment of full-time (12-18 credits).
Housing: Average of on campus housing regardless of room type. Actual costs may differ based on the actual room assignment. Not charged to student account is living off campus.
Food: Cost based on residential meal plan and is based on 3 meals per day for 7 days a week. Actual costs may differ based on the selected meal plan. Not charged to student account is living off campus.
Personal Expenses: Estimated costs based on Washington Financial Aid Association recommended amount informed by student surveys and includes a variety of miscellaneous costs students may experience.
Transportation: Estimated costs based on Washington Financial Aid Association recommended amount informed by student surveys, which may include transportation between campus, residences, and work.
Books and Supplies: Estimated costs based on Washington Financial Aid Association recommended amount informed by student surveys, which include books, supplies, and personal computer needs.
Fees: Includes mandatory fees (technology, wellness and activity) assessed in addition to tuition. Loan fees only apply if loans are utilized and fees are not charged to the student account but are paid out of the quarter's total loan allocation before disbursement.
Estimate Your Financial Aid Options
The Net Price Calculator is designed to help you estimate your financial aid options for Seattle University as a full-time undergraduate student. Please be sure to complete the entire process to ensure the best possible results.
Please note that the tool demonstrates possible aid for domestic students only. International students should contact the Admissions Office for information regarding merit-based aid options.
Get in Touch
We’re here to help. For information about costs at Seattle University contact:
Student Financial Services
Vi Hilbert Hall, 2nd floor
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Drop-in Counselors available 10am-3pm