City University of Seattle 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	City University of Seattle
	521 Wall Street, Suite 100
	Suite 100
	Seattle, WA 98121
Main telephone	206.239.4500/800.426.5596
Website	https://www.cityu.edu/
Request more information	https://www.cityu.edu/request-information/
Other sites	Other sites located in Washington City University of Seattle (Aberdeen) c/o Grays Harbor College 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive Aberdeen, WA 98520 360.538.2524 or 800.426.5596 City University of Seattle (JBLM) 6242 Colorado Avenue, Suite A202 JBLM, WA 98433 253.964.0469 City University of Seattle (Everett) 1000 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 101 Everett, WA 98208 425.438.4300 or 800.474.6849 everett@cityu.edu City University of Seattle (Longview) c/o Lower Columbia College 1600 Maple Street University Center Longview, WA 98632 360.442.2945 or 800.426.5596 City University of Seattle (Port Angeles) c/o Peninsula College 1502 East Lauridsen Boulevard Port Angeles, WA 98362 360.417.6358 or 800.426.5596 City University of Seattle (Renton) 555 South Renton Village Place, Suite 300 Renton, WA 98057 425.204.2000 or 888.426.5596 City University of Seattle (Tacoma) 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 150 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.896.3210 or 800.345.9056 Tacoma@cityu.edu City University of Seattle (Vancouver) 1498 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 130 Vancouver, WA 98683 360.449.6700 or 800.474.6850

General Information

General information

Educational system	National University System
Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
Date founded	1973
Degrees offered	Certificate or diploma, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation	Business programs: Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Counseling: Council for Accreditation of counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Specialized licensure	Teacher/School Counselor/ Administrator/ Superintendent: Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Some programs; see program descriptions

School setting

Setting	Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Seattle
Distance from campus to city center	downtown Seattle
Public transportation to campus	Yes; Metro Transit
Student parking on campus	Yes; some locations (co-located and downtown Seattle) are pay lots
Campus size	1 acre
County	King

School visits

School visit availability	Monday - Friday; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by arrangements
Contact to set up school visit	info@cityu.edu

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	19
Number of full time, freshmen women	10
Total number of full time freshmen	29
Number of part time, freshmen men	35
Number of part time, freshmen women	22
Total number of part time freshmen	57
Total number of freshmen men	54
Total number of freshmen women	32
Total number of freshmen	86
Number of full time, undergraduate men	238
Number of full time, undergraduate women	294
Total number of full time undergraduates	532
Number of part time, undergraduate men	224
Number of part time, undergraduate women	279
Total number of part time undergraduates	503
Total number of undergraduate males	462
Total number of undergraduate females	573
Total number of undergraduate students	1,035
Total enrollment	1,035
Primarily a transfer institution - most freshman are student spending transfer credits.

Out-of-state students

Number of states and territories represented

45

International students

Number of countries represented

24

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

74%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45-quarter credits (three quarters, nine courses) per year.)

In-state tuition	$17,550
Out-of-state tuition	$17,550
Books and supplies	$1,026
Cost information website	https://www.cityu.edu/admissions-overview/tuition/
Tuition cited here is based on School of Arts and Sciences 100/200 level undergraduate degree program tuition ($390/credit).

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Course level (e.g., 100, 200)

Active duty military discount

Tuition refund policy

Yes; prorated depending on program and withdrawal date

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Darcy Keller
Director of Financial Aid
FinAid@cityu.edu
206.239.4540
Financial aid office website	https://www.cityu.edu/admissions-overview/financial-aid/
Scholarship list website	https://www.cityu.edu/admissions-overview/scholarships/

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Other requirements	Must be an applicant to CityU
Application deadline (for fall term)	Continuous

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	6
Number of freshmen who received aid	6
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	305
Number of undergraduates who received aid	305

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Federal TEACH Grant

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Yellow Ribbon Program participant

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Admissions Office
info@cityu.edu
888.422.4898
800.426.5596
Admissions office website	https://www.cityu.edu/admissions-us/
Electronic application website	https://www.cityu.edu/admissions-us/how-to-apply/

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	54
Number of male applicants accepted	54
Number of male applicants who enrolled	54
Number of female applicants	32
Number of female applicants accepted	32
Number of female applicants who enrolled	32
Total number of applicants	86
Total number of applicants accepted	86
Total number of applicants who enrolled	86

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Admission is available	Summer term, fall term, winter term, spring term
Fall* application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://secure.vzcollegeapp.com/cityu/?_ga=1.73310683.990822703.1465490801
Application fee	$50
Application fee waived	Alumni
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Recommended, but not required
Interview	Required for some students
Letters of recommendation	Varies based upon program, required for some students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for some students

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Not considered
Difficulty of high school courses	Not considered
Standardized test scores	Not considered
High school class rank	Not considered
Recommendations	Not considered
Application essay	Not considered
Character/personal qualities	Not considered
Interview	Not considered
Talent or ability	Not considered
Extracurricular activities	Not considered
Level of applicant's interest	Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Not considered
Work experience	Not considered
Related to a school graduate	Not considered
First generation college student	Not considered
Racial/ethnic group	Not considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements	Transfer up to 90 lower division credits and up to 45 upper division credits from regionally accredited institution
Age limit on courses to be transferred	No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Life long learning

Military service

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	28%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma

Associate

Bachelor's

Master's

First professional

Doctorate

Graduate certificate

Other advanced degrees

School catalog

School catalog website

https://www.cityu.edu/catalog/

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Quarters
Number of faculty on campus	332
Student faculty ratio	15:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for an associate degree	90 credits
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	180 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major
55 general education credits (5 English comp, 5 college algebra, 15 humanities, 15 natural science, 15 social science)

Attendance options

Evenings

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Summer school

Weekends

Optional academic programs

Accelerated degree

Double major

Student-designed major

Off-campus study

Study abroad available
In these countries	Slovakia, Czech Republic, Vietnam, Mexico, and limited options China.
Online distance learning options for all undergraduate business, education, computer science and information technology, human and health services, and psychology degrees.

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Challenge for course credit

Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Work experience

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Online registration for classes

Online library access; all campus locations wireless

Libraries

Main library name

City University Library

Student Life

Student activities

Enactus Team

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	2
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Enactus, Saudi Student Club

Housing 

Contact for more information

Housing office website

https://www.cityu.edu/discover-cityu/residence-hall/

Campus housing

Housing application deadline

Fall: July 1

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

New Student Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Disability Support Services

800.426.5596, ext. 5228

Barrier-free campus

Housing

Interpreters for the deaf

Learning aids

Readers for the blind

Registration assistance

Services for students with learning disabilities

Tutors

Services based upon requirements of accommodation

Additional services available for these groups

International students

Veterans

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career Center

careercenter@cityu.edu

206.239.4755

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

On campus recruitment by employers

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Admissions Office
info@cityu.edu
888.422.4898
Graduate school website	https://www.cityu.edu/applications-overview/graduate-and-doctoral-admissions/

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	462
Number of undergraduate women	573
Total number of undergraduate students	1,035
Total enrollment	1,035

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 36-quarter credits - 90-quarter credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$520 - $892 per credit
Out-of-state tuition*	$520 - $892 per credit
Books and supplies	$2,000
* Tuition may vary by program

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	Minimum requirement a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. No GRE or GMAT exams required. See https://www.cityu.edu/programs-overview//  for specific program admissions requirements.
Application deadline	Continuous
Application fee	$50