Seattle University
Seattle University is one of the twenty private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in an urban area, in Seattle.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,278 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 957 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 804 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 84%). Every year 75% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Seattle University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $42,120, and fees were $765. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $42,120 and $765 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students7,278 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate84% |
Nursing Programs
The Seattle University School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science Degree for students seeking to be employed in a range of healthcare facilities. The program prepares students for National Council of Licensure licensing examination for Registered Nurses.
Students are accepted as freshman students and are not required to reapply for admission to the nursing program as long as they are able to maintain a 2.75 GPA for all courses and a 3.0 for program prerequisite courses.
Seattle University offers a large clinical laboratory with high tech simulation capabilities to enable students to get hands on experience and to acquire confidence before coming into contact with real patients.
Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination to become a licensed Registered Nurse.
Admission Requirements:
- High School Transcripts or GED Equivalency Certificate
- College Transcripts (if applicable)
- A minimum of a 2.0 GPA for all college level coursework
- Pre-requisite General education and science courses
Successful applicants to the program will be required to submit documents for immunization series, current CPR certification for health care providers, criminal background check, and proof of having acquired personal liability insurance.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 14 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 214 miles radius of Seattle University
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Seattle Pacific University
3 miles away |
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Northwest University
7 miles away |
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Pacific Lutheran University
33 miles away |
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Saint Martin's University
46 miles away |
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Heritage University
124 miles away |
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Concordia University-Portland
142 miles away |
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University of Portland
142 miles away |
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Linfield College-School of Nursing
145 miles away |
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George Fox University
162 miles away |
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Walla Walla University
214 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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University of San Diego
offers 10 nursing programs |
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University of San Francisco
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Creighton University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of Portland
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Xavier University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Gonzaga University
offers 4 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 04/01/1935 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 06/21/2012 - Current |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 01/28/2010 - 06/21/2012 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Admission
74%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1130 to 1330 |
| ACT | 24 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $936/credit | |
| In State Students | $936/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $936/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $720/credit | |
| In State Students | $720/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $720/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $42,120 | $42,120 | $42,120 |
| ADN | 70 | $65,520 | $65,520 | $65,520 |
| BSN | 125 | $117,000 | $117,000 | $117,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $36,000 | $36,000 | $36,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of Seattle University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 17% | $4,433 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $5,571 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $9,827 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 94% | $20,839 |
| Federal Student Loans | 56% | $5,600 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $22,093 |
$35,581
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$26,752 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$29,114 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$32,213 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$35,188 |
| Over $110,000$39,036 |
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Student Population
4,560
Undergrads
2,718
Graduates
4,488
Women
2,790
Men
79%
Full-time
21%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
45% |
|
Asian |
14% |
|
Hispanic |
11% |
|
Non-resident alien |
10% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
