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City University of Seattle

Seattle, WA · City · 1,137 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

City University of Seattle is a private, non-profit institution best known for delivering flexible, career-focused education designed specifically for working adults and non-traditional students. Its strongest academic offerings include practitioner-led programs in business administration, project management, cybersecurity, and education through the respected Albright School of Education. The student experience prioritizes convenience and direct career applicability, fostering a collaborative, commuter- and online-centric culture where courses are taught by faculty with active industry expertise. Distinguishing itself through year-round enrollment, generous credit-transfer policies, and an extensive global partnership network, CityU allows students worldwide to efficiently tailor their degrees to immediate professional advancement.


Wikipedia:The City University of Seattle (CityU) is a private university in Seattle, Washington, United States. City University was founded in 1973 as City College by a group of business leaders and educators in the Seattle area led by Michael A. Pastore with an original mission dedicated to providing higher education for working adults. In 1982, City College changed its name to City University of Seattle. Since then, the university has grown to consist of undergraduate and graduate programs across six areas: the School of Management; the Albright School of Education; the Division of Arts and Sciences; the Division of Doctoral Studies; the International College; and the Washington Academy of Languages. In 2013, CityU became affiliated with National University System, a private nonprofit university system.

Location
Seattle, WA, 98121 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
12 mi away
Cost

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Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
26%
Transferred
0%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
74%
Median earnings (6yr)
$56,195
Median earnings (10yr)
$69,460
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$24,666
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,298
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
5
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
11%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$32,049
Independent students
83%
Avg age at entry
31.0
Part-time students
89%
Race & ethnicity
White
16%
Hispanic
61%
Black
8%
Asian
6%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
3%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$56,195
10 years after entry
$69,460
Business Administration, Management and Operations109
Computer and Information Sciences, General18
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology14
Special Education and Teaching12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
Health and Medical Administrative Services7
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3
Information Science/Studies1
Education, General1
Data Science1
Human Services, General1
Accounting and Related Services1
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Institutional
Endowment
$4M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
6%
Avg faculty salary
$7,147/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,232
Federal loan rate
12%

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