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Why Become a Redhawk?

A Seattle University education is a smart investment: according to a report by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce called “The First Try at ROI,” a typical Seattle U undergraduate will benefit financially over their career by well more than $1 million.

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Education at Seattle U is affordable

$120,000
Average Household Income

Most SU students come from households earning less than $120,000 annually

10K
Less Debt

On average, SU students borrow over $10,000 less than the national average, and 26% do not need to take out any loans

1,400
on-campus jobs

SU has over 1,400 paid on-campus jobs for students to build professional skills, and in 2023 the minimum wage will be $18.69

There’s a Path for Everyone

Seattle University students come from families of all kinds. The pie chart to the left shows family income distribution for all SU FAFSA filers in 2022; over half of all SU students come from households earning less than $120,000 annually.

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