# City University of Seattle

> City University of Seattle is a private nonprofit university in Seattle, WA, with 1,137 students. The six-year graduation rate is 12.5%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $66,765.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/city-university-of-seattle-554
- Location: Seattle, WA, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Official website: https://www.cityu.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 234915
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $14,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,100 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 6.6% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 12.5% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $66,765 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,137 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is City University of Seattle tuition?

Tuition at City University of Seattle is $14,100 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What is the graduation rate at City University of Seattle?

12.5% of first-time, full-time students at City University of Seattle graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to City University of Seattle?

The closest matches are Seattle Pacific University, Faith International University, and Saint Martin's University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/city-university-of-seattle-554. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.