Seattle University (SU) Tuition 2021| The College Monk

$43,785

Tuition

$61,608

Cost of Attendance

$35,577

Net Price

Seattle University (SU) Tuition and Fees

Seattle University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very high, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the university is estimated to be around $46,590, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. The housing costs $12,531, books and supplies cost $1,200, while the other expenses add up to $3,600.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$44,610	$44,610
Book & Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Room & Board cost	$12,288	$12,288
Other Expenses	$3,510	$3,510
Total Cost of Attendance	$61,608	$61,608

Coming to the cost of attendance, students need to understand that the tuition fee is just a single aspect of the expenses that come under the overall cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $46,590. Other than that, they will need to shell out an amount of $1,200 for books and supplies, $12,531 for room and boarding charges, and $3,600 toward other expenses on average in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $63,921 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$35,577

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$27,423

$30,001 to $48,000

$30,279

$48,001 to $75,000

$31,322

$75,001 to $110,000

$33,990

$110,000+

$39,395

As for the net cost for attending SU, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At SU, the average net price is estimated to be $35,569. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $23,730. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $27,256. The amount stands at $31,620 for an annual income between $48,001 and $75,000, $36,179 for the $75,001-$110,000 income bracket, and $38,965 for a family income above $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$44,610	$44,610
Room & Board Cost	$12,288	$12,288
Total Tuition & Fees	$56,898	$56,898

At Seattle University, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $46,590 in a year. They would also be required to pay around $12,531 for their room and boarding expenses. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $63,921.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$19,055	$19,055
Fees	$825	$825

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at SU, the amount stands at $20,105 per year. This includes $19,280 for the graduate tuition as well as an amount of $825 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$720
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$973

The total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – also called cost per credit hour – that the student has to pay to attend Seattle University varies for graduate and undergraduate courses. As per the 2019-2020 fee structure, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $335 and for undergraduate courses, it stands at $358. At present, Seattle University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 100 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$12,288	$12,288
Other Expense	$3,510	$3,510
Book & Supplies	$1,200	$1,200

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at SU, the actual amount to be paid remains the same irrespective of whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The housing facilities will cost students around $16,131 per year. On the other hand, the room and board charges that the students have to pay total around $12,531 per year. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,200. Apart from these, the other expenses that a candidate needs to plan for add up to around $3,600.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$12,288

Off Campus

$12,288

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$3,510

Off Campus

$3,510

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,200

Off Campus

$1,200

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	$6,000	$250
Graduate Certificate	$10,500	$700

Seattle University (SU) offers 7 online programs across 4 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at Seattle University is around $322,357 as per official data. For undergraduate students, the total expenses added up to $35,569 in 2018-2019, $35,577 in 2017-2018, and $35,581 in 2016-2017.