Graduate Cost of Attendance
Seattle University tuition, food, housing and fees as a graduate student—see the estimated costs to attend.
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Invest in Your Future
The right graduate degree can be a smart investment in your future. Professionals with graduate degrees make more, on average, than their peers. A graduate degree can also be the first step in pivoting your career in a more fulfilling direction.
Whatever your motivation for considering a graduate degree, we know it’s a significant investment. That’s why we have a dedicated team here to provide guidance, answer questions and help you make informed decisions every step of the way.
Certificate Tuition Rates
Certificate tuition and fees are assessed depending on the course. To estimate course fees, look at which department offers the course; the charge per credit will be the same for the certificate course.
Graduate Costs
Explore a comprehensive breakdown of graduate costs at Seattle University, including tuition rates, housing options, meal plans, and additional fees associated with applying, enrolling, and attending our institution.
Graduate programs are charged tuition based on a per credit rate that varies by program. See the current price per graduate credit in the table below. Please review your academic program credit requirements to assist with calculating costs per quarter, annually, or for the entirety of the program, keeping in mind that the per credit rate may increase year over year.
2024-2025 Tuition
Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025 and Spring 2025
| Program | Tuition per Credit Rate |
|---|---|
Albers |
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| Professional MBA | $1,011 |
| Online MBA | $1,011 |
| Early Career MBA | $1,011 |
| MBA Sport and Entertainment Management | $849 SEM credits/ $1,011 MBA credits |
| MBA Sport and Entertainment Management (online) | $735 SEM credits/ $1,011 MBA credits |
| Accounting and Analytics | $849 |
| Professional Accounting | $849 |
| Finance | $1,011 |
| Business Analytics | $1,011 |
| Online Business Analytics | $1,011 |
| Cybersecurity (Online) | $706 |
Arts & Sciences |
|
| Couples & Family Therapy | $849 |
| Criminal Justice | $849 |
| Fine Arts Leadership | $735 |
| Fundraising Leadership | $735 |
| Kinesiology | $849 |
| Nonprofit Leadership | $735 |
| Psychology | $849 |
| Public Administration | $849 |
| Social Work | $849 |
Education |
|
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling | $735 |
| School Counseling | $735 |
| Educational Administration | $735 |
| Student Development | $706 |
| Special Education | $735 |
| School Psychology | $735 |
| Teacher Education (MIT) | $706 |
| Teaching and Transformational Leadership (MEd) | $706 |
| ENES | $735 |
| Doctoral | $849 |
| Doctoral Continuation Fee (EDLR 612- 0 credits) | |
|
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| Graduate Programs | $944 |
Science & Engineering |
|
| Computer Science | $1,011 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $944 |
| Structural Engineering | $849 |
| Data Science | $1,011 |
| Software Engineering Certificate | $1,011 |
| Artificial Intelligence | $1,011 |
Cohort Programs Billed Quarterly
| Program | Tuition per Quarter |
|---|---|
| Executive Leadership MBA - Fall 2024 Cohort | $18,519 |
| Executive Leadership MBA - Online/Low Residency | $18,519 |
Seattle University costs are set yearly and are subject to change. Seattle University reserves the right to revise its charges at any time without prior notice.
Graduate housing options at Seattle University—Murphy Apartments, Douglas Apartments, and Vi Hilbert Hall—flexible options designed to accommodate your academic needs during the year.
| Murphy Apartments | Quarterly | *Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Prices depend on # of roommates and size of room | $3,136 - $5,916 | $9,408 - $17,748 |
| Douglas Apartments | Monthly | *Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Bedrooms | Contact Leasing Office |
| Vi Hilbert Hall | Monthly | *Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Studio - 4 Bedrooms | Contact Leasing Office |
*Academic Year: (Fall, Winter & Spring)
Affordable choices for students not required to purchase a meal plan and options for graduate/commuter students who need flexibility in their dining plans.
| Plan Type | Plan Description | Quarterly | *Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience | A minimal plan for those who are not required to purchase a meal plan. | $495 | $1,485 |
| Graduate/Commuter | For students who occasionally need to purchase meals on campus. | $213 | $639 |
Supplemental Meal Plans
Supplemental meal plans for students who already have an existing meal plan and would like to add money to their meal plan balance. Contact Housing for more information about adding a supplemental amount to your meal plan.
*Please do not add money through your E-Account, you will only be able to add money to your meal plan balance through supplemental meal plans.
The Enrollment Deposit is a confirmation of intended enrollment for new graduate students. The deposit is not an additional fee; it will apply toward your first tuition bill.
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Deposits | |
| Advance Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI)/ Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | $500 |
| Doctor of Education | $500 |
| Leadership Executive MBA | $5,000 |
| Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy | $250 |
| Master of Arts in Psychology | $250 |
| Master of Business Administration - Early Career | $250 |
| Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics | $250 |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics | $250 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science | $250 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science - Data Science | $250 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science - Software Engineering | $250 |
| Master of Science in Data Science | $250 |
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | $250 |
| Master of Science in Structural Engineering | $250 |
| Master of Social Work | $250 |
See the additional fees related to applying, enrolling and attending Seattle University.
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | |
| Matriculation (one time, non-refundable) | $175 |
| Wellness Fee (per quarter) | $166 |
| Technology Fee (per quarter) | $201 |
| Graduate Activity Fee (per quarter) | $10 |
| *Description of fees may be found towards bottom of this page* | |
| Transcripts | |
| Transcript (additional vendor service fees apply) | $7.50 |
| Transcript Rush Processing (per transcript) | $25 |
| Diplomas | |
| Diploma Replacement (4-6 weeks delivery) | $25 |
| Diploma Replacement Rush Delivery, U.S. Address, including to SU (1-week delivery) | $100 |
| Diploma Replacement Rush Delivery, International Address | $200 |
| Health Insurance | |
| Health Insurance 2024-25, International Students (mandatory, annual rate) | $1,976 |
| Program Specific | |
| Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) DNP (per quarter): | $538 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (per quarter): | FT (6 or more credits) |
| ---Family Nurse Practitioner | $268 |
| ---Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | $268 |
| ---Certified Nurse-Midwifery | $268 |
| ---Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner | $268 |
| ---Acute Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner | $268 |
| ---Advanced Community and Public Health Nursing Leadership | $268 |
| Health Systems Leader (Post-Master's DNP) (per quarter) | FT (6 or more credits) $268 PT (less than 6 credits) $142 |
| Nursing Post-Graduate Certificates (per quarter) | FT (6 or more credits) $268 PT (less than 6 credits) $142 |
| Nursing Post-Doctoral Certificates (per quarter) | FT (6 or more credits) $268 PT (less than 6 credits) $142 |
| SDAD Program Activities Fee (One-time upon admission) | $500 |
| Exam Fees | |
| Accounting Exam Fees (average) | $853 |
| BSN (RN License & NCLEX Fee) | $335 |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound | $750 |
| APNI/BSN (RN License & NCLEX Fee) | $335 |
| DNP (ARNP License) | $130 |
| Adult Gerontology (ARNP License & AACN Non-member Exam Fee) | $495 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (ARNP License & AANP Non-member Exam Fee) | $525 |
| Nurse Midwifery (ARNP License & American Midwifery Exam Fee) | $630 |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ARNP License & ANA Non-member Fee) | $525 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| College of Education Assessment Fee (billed annually) | $53 |
| Education, Doctoral Dissertation and Publication | $115 |
Mandatory Enrollment Fees
Wellness Fee
The mandatory quarterly Wellness Fee provides funding for several health and wellness resources that benefit all Seattle University students, including access to TimelyCare. In addition, the wellness fee provides access to the university fitness center, online and in-person health and wellness programs, and allows Seattle U an opportunity to develop new resources and services for on-campus and online students.
Graduate Activity Fee
The mandatory quarterly Graduate Activity Fee is charged to help allocate funding and resources for graduate programs including residencies, accreditation of various grad programs, and to allocate supplies and materials used during class sessions. This funding goes towards each student's respective degree program to ensure continuation of study.
Technology Fee
The mandatory quarterly Technology Fee makes up a small portion of the funding for Information Technology Services (ITS). In part, the Technology Fee is used to assist with the cost of core student systems (e.g., Canvas, mySeattleU, Microsoft Office), Public Safety systems, Internet service, networking, and much more.
Matriculation Fee
The one-time mandatory Matriculation Fee offsets the cost of maintaining and storing academic records.
Course Specific Fees
Some courses have additional associated fees. These are listed in the course section details on mySeattleU when conducting a search for classes.
Cost of Attendance & Financial Need
Federal law requires colleges and universities to provide the Cost of Attendance (COA), which is the total estimated price to attend for one year. The COA includes both direct (billed by the university) and indirect (not billed by the university) costs incurred during an academic year.
The following is a sample student budget for the 2024-25 nine-month academic year for a full-time student (9 credits). Please note that the tuition rate listed is an average rate. To calculate your program's tuition rate, find the per credit rate from the graduate tuition tab above and multiply it by the total number of credits to be taken during the academic year.
| Budget Category | Graduate Student* Living On or Off Campus |
Graduate Student Living With Parents or Relatives |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,085 | $23,085 |
| Books & supplies | $792 | $792 |
| Technology Fee | $603 | $603 |
| Wellness Fee | $498 | $498 |
| Activity Fee | $30 | $30 |
| Housing | $14,202 | $2,871 |
| Food | $5,946 | $2,871 |
| Loan Fee | $180 | $180 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,848 | $1,848 |
| Transportation | $1,776 | $1,776 |
| Total Budget | $48,960 | $34,554 |
*Enrollment requirements and tuition rates for graduate students vary program-by-program so actual tuition and book costs vary widely from this sample budget.
Cost of Attendance Definitions
Tuition and Fees: Includes tuition and fees normally assessed for a student. Based on your expected enrollment.
Housing: Average of on campus regardless of room type. Actual costs may differ based on your room assignment.
Food: Cost based on residential meal plan and is based on 3 meals per day for 7 days a week. Actual costs may differ based on your selected meal plan.
Books and Supplies: Estimated costs based on Washington Financial Aid Association recommended amount informed by student surveys, which include books, supplies, and personal computer needs.
Transportation: Estimated costs based on Washington Financial Aid Association recommended amount informed by student surveys, which may include transportation between campus, residences, and work.
Personal Expenses: Estimated costs based on Washington Financial Aid Association recommended amount informed by student surveys and includes a variety of miscellaneous costs students may experience.
Get in Touch
We’re here to help. For information about costs at Seattle University contact:
Student Financial Services
Vi Hilbert Hall, 2nd floor
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Drop-in Counselors available 10am-3pm