Seattle University Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

Seattle University is a private Jesuit university with an acceptance rate of 76%. Located on a 48-acre campus in Seattles Capitol Hill neighborhood, Seattle University offers 65 undergraduate and over 50 graduate programs. Classes tend to be small with an average size of 18, and the university has a healthy 11-to-1  student / faculty ratio. Seattle has a 12-course core curriculum that culminates in a major-specific capstone course. In athletics, the Seattle Redhawks compete in the NCAA Division I in the  Western Athletic Conference. Considering applying to Seattle University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Seattle University had an acceptance rate of 76%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 76 students were admitted, making Seattle Us admissions process somewhat competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 8,640 Percent Admitted 76% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 17% SAT Scores and Requirements Seattle University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 75% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 570 660 Math 560 660 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of Seattle Universitys admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Seattle University scored between 570 and 660, while 25% scored below 570 and 25% scored above 660. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 560 and 660, while 25% scored below 560 and 25% scored above 660. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1320 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Seattle University. Requirements Seattle University does not require the SAT writing section. Note that Seattle participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. ACT Scores and Requirements Seattle University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 39% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 24 32 Math 23 28 Composite 24 30 This admissions data tells us that most of Seattle Universitys admitted students fall within the  top 26% nationally  on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Seattle University received a composite ACT score between 24 and 30, while 25% scored above 30 and 25% scored below 24. Requirements Seattle University does not require the ACT writing section. Unlike many universities, Seattle superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered. GPA In 2018, the average high school GPA of Seattle Universitys incoming freshmen class was 3.62, and 42% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.75 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Seattle University have primarily A grades. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph Seattle University Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex. The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Seattle University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in  with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances Seattle University, which accepts just over three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat competitive admissions pool with above average GPAs and SAT/ACT scores. However, Seattle University has a  holistic admissions  process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A  strong application  essay  and  glowing letters of recommendation  can strengthen your application, as can participation in  meaningful extracurricular activities  and a  rigorous course schedule. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their test scores are outside Seattles average range. Seattle University offers freshman applicants  the opportunity to apply for Direct Entry to specific majors.  Note that some programs require additional credit requirements and minimum test scores for Direct Entry. In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent students who were admitted to Seattle University. Most had SAT scores of 1050 or higher (ERWM), an ACT composite score of 22 or higher, and a high school average of a B or higher. Grades and test scores above these lower ranges will improve your chances, and you can see that many admitted students had grades in the A range. If You Like Seattle University, You May Also Like These Schools University of WashingtonGonzaga UniversityNew York UniversityOregon State UniversityStanford UniversityUniversity of San DiegoLewis Clark CollegeLoyola Marymount UniversityUniversity of OregonSanta Clara University All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Seattle University Undergraduate Admissions Office.