Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $14,589 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,589 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $35,049 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $35,049 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 12.84% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 14.37% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does City University of Seattle Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$14,589
Room and board
$11,613
Books and supplies
$762
Other expenses
$1,950
Fees and remainder
$6,135
Sticker price
$35,049
Average net price
$35,049
Average aid coverage
0%
$0 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at City University of Seattle pays approximately $35,049 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Washington average of $17,377 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is City University of Seattle?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
City University of Seattle net price
$35,049
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
City University of Seattle Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $14,589 and average net price at $35,049. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$14,589
Current net price
$35,049
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
16.67%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$69,460
Undergraduates
1,091
10-Year Median Earnings - City University of Seattle vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
City University of Seattle graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends City University of Seattle?
Undergraduates
1,091
Completion rate
16.67%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
12.84%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
14.37%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 12.84% of City University of Seattle students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 14.37% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at City University of Seattle
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use City University of Seattle's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
City University of Seattle lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
City University of Seattle is listed at 521 Wall Street, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98121. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare City University of Seattle with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City University of Seattle | Not available | $14,589 | $35,049 | $69,460 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Similar Schools in Seattle
This local cluster focuses on nearby Seattle schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Seattle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is City University of Seattle's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for City University of Seattle in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is City University of Seattle tuition?
City University of Seattle's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,589.
What is City University of Seattle's average net price?
City University of Seattle's average net price in the local dataset is $35,049.
What is City University of Seattle's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $69,460 for City University of Seattle.
Is City University of Seattle accredited?
City University of Seattle's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend City University of Seattle?
The local dataset lists 1,091 undergraduate students at City University of Seattle.
What percentage of City University of Seattle students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for City University of Seattle in the local dataset is 12.84%.
What is the federal loan rate at City University of Seattle?
The federal loan rate for City University of Seattle in the local dataset is 14.37%.
Where should I verify City University of Seattle data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with City University of Seattle or the latest official federal education data.