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 which program offers the course. Use the graduate tuition tab below to find the program the course is associated with. The per credit rate listed will be the same for the certificate course.
Graduate Costs
Explore a comprehensive breakdown of graduate costs at Seattle University, including the per credit 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. In the table below you will see the price per graduate credit for the current academic year, and the number of credits needed to complete the program. Consult with the program department to determine the number of credits needed per quarter to assist in calculating the cost per quarter and for each academic year. Keep in mind that the per credit rate may increase year over year.
In addition to the per credit tuition cost, students are required to also pay mandatory enrollment fees. Please review the Mandatory Enrollment Fees section below for a list of required charges. If living on campus, housing and meal plan rates will also be charged to the student account.
Tuition rates listed apply to summer, fall, winter and spring quarters. An asterisk (*) indicates an enrollment deposit is required. See the Graduate Enrollment Deposits section below for corresponding deposit amounts. The enrollment deposit will be applied as a credit to the first quarter's total cost.
Seattle University costs are set yearly and subject to change. Seattle University reserves the right to revise its charges at any time without prior notice.
| Program | Cost per Credit 2026-27 | Number of Quarter Program Credits | Estimated Total Program Tuition |
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Albers |
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| Accounting - Professional | $900 | 54 credits | $48,600 |
| Accounting and Analytics, MS | $900 | 45 credits | $40,500 |
| Accounting Certificate | $900 | 15 credits | $13,500 |
| Business Analytics | $1,073 | 45 credits | $48,285 |
| Online Business Analytics | $1,073 | 45-48 credits | $48,285-$51,504 |
| Business Analytics Certificate | $1,073 | 15 credits | $16,095 |
| Business Administration Certificate | $1,073 | 25 credits | $26,825 |
| Cybersecurity Leadership (Online) | $749 | 45 credits | $33,705 |
| Finance | $1,073 | 45 credits | $48,285 |
| Finance Certificate | $1,073 | 15 credits | $16,095 |
| Fundamentals of Management | $1,073 | 16 credits | $17,168 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate | $1,073 | 15 credits | $16,095 |
| Leadership Formation Certificate | $1,073 | 15 credits | $16,095 |
| Risk Advisory & Assurance Certificate | $900 | 12 credits | $10,800 |
| MBA - Early Career | $1,073 | 48 credits | $51,504 |
| MBA - Professional | $1,073 | 54 credits | $57,942 |
| MBA – Online MBA | $1,073 | 54 credits | $57,942 |
| MBA - Sport and Entertainment Management |
$900 SEM credits $1,073 MBA credits |
48 credits | $45,276 |
Arts & Sciences |
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| Couples & Family Therapy* | $900 | 56 credits | $50,400 |
| Criminal Justice | $900 | 55 credits | $49,500 |
| Crime Analysis Certificate | $900 | 25 credits | $22,500 |
| Fine Arts Leadership | $779 | 48 credits | $37,392 |
| Fundraising Leadership Certificate | $779 | 12 credits | $9,348 |
| Nonprofit Leadership | $779 | 45 credits | $35,055 |
| Psychology | $900 | 90 credits | $81,000 |
| Public Administration | $900 | 54 credits | $48,600 |
| Public Administration Certificate | $900 | 12 credits | $10,800 |
| Social Work* | $900 | 39-66 credits | $35,100-$59,400 |
Education |
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| Clinical Mental Health Counseling | $779 | 90 credits | $70,110 |
| Higher Education Leadership and Administration | $749 | 42 credits | $31,458 |
| School Counseling | $779 | 90 credits | $70,110 |
| School Psychology | $779 | 60-90 credits | $46,740-$70,110 |
| Teacher Education (MIT) | $749 | 60 credits | $44,940 |
| Transformational Teaching and Learning (MEd) | $749 | 60 credits | $33,705 |
| Transformational Teaching and Learning Certificate | $749 | 36 credits | $26,964 |
| Doctoral* | $900 | under review | under review |
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| Kinesiology | $900 | 48 credits | $43,200 |
| $1,002 | 163-177 credits | $163,326-$177,354 | |
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RN-DNP |
$1,002 | 106-120 credits | $106,212-$120,240 |
| Post-Graduate/Post-Doctoral Certificates | $1,002 | 41-70 credits | $41,082-$70,140 |
Science & Engineering |
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| Artificial Intelligence | $1,073 | 49 credits | $52,577 |
| Computer Science* | $1,073 | 45-49 credits | $48,285-$52,577 |
| Computer Science Fundamentals Certificate | $1,073 | 18-24 credits | $19,314-$25,752 |
| Data Science* | $1,073 | 45 credits | $48,285 |
| Data Science Certificate | $1,073 | 12 credits | $12,876 |
Cohort Programs - Billed Quarterly
| Program | Cost per Quarter 2026-27 | Estimated Total Program Tuition |
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| Leadership Executive MBA* | $19,640 | $117,840 |
| Executive Leadership Certificate | $19,640 | $39,280 |
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 |
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| Masters Programs | $250 |
| Doctorate Programs | $500 |
| Leadership Executive MBA | $5,000 |
See the additional fees related to applying, enrolling and attending Seattle University.
| Type |
Cost 2026-27 |
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Matriculation Fee |
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| The non-refundable Matriculation Fee, charged during the first term of enrollment, offsets the cost of maintaining and storing academic records. | $175 |
Wellness Fee |
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| The 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. | $172 |
Technology Fee |
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| The 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. | $214 |
Graduate Activity Fee |
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| The 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. Not charged in Summer Quarter. | $20 |
International Student Health Insurance |
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| The International Student Health Insurance Fee is required unless proof of insurance under a comparable plan is provided. The premium listed here is the annual charge. The breakdown of the quarterly charge can be found on the Student Health Center's webpage. To apply for a waiver, please visit the Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk website. Consult the "Important Dates Calendar" for quarterly waiver deadlines. |
$2,392 |
Course Specific Fees |
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| Some courses have additional associated fees. These are listed in the course section details on mySeattleU when conducting a search for classes. | varies |
Program Specific Fees |
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| Some programs charge an additional quarterly fee to help support the cost of running the program. The amount of the fee may change in relation to enrollment intensity. Full-time enrollment is 6+credits and half-time enrollment is 3 credits or less. | |
Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) DNP |
$538 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Family Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certified Nurse Midwifery Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Advanced Community and Public Health Nursing Leadership |
Full-time $268 |
Post-Master's DNPHeath Systems Leader |
Full-time $268 Part-time $142 |
Post-Graduate/Post-Doctoral CertificatesNursing |
Full-time $268 Part-time $142 |
Exam Fees |
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| 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 |
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| College of Education Assessment Fee (billed annually) | $53 |
| Education, Doctoral Dissertation and Publication | $115 |
On-campus housing is optional for graduate students at Seattle University. Flexible options designed to accommodate your needs during the academic year can be found in:
- The Murphy Apartments
- Douglas Apartments
- Vi Hilbert Hall
| Fee Type | Cost |
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Education Abroad Fees |
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| Pre-Departure Paperwork Submitted After Deadline | $125 |
| Pre-Departure Paperwork Submitted After Program Begins |
$250 |
| Credit Transfer Articulation Fee |
$1,000 |
Official Transcript Fees |
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| Regular Processing (additional vendor service fees apply) |
$7.50 |
| Rush Processing (per transcript) |
$25 |
Diploma Replacement Fees |
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| Regular Delivery (4-6 weeks) |
$25 |
| Rush Delivery, U.S Address (1-week) |
$100 |
| Rush Delivery, International Address (1-week) |
$200 |
Engineering Exam Fees |
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| Civil Engineering |
$65 |
| Electrical Engineering |
$65 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
$65 |
Late Payment Fees |
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| 30 days late | $50 |
| 60 days late | $50 |
| Final Demand | $100 |
Payment Plan Enrollment Fees |
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| Annual Payment Plan (academic year) | $75 |
| Single Term Payment Plan (each term) |
$40 |
| Employer Sponsored Payment Plan (each term) | $50 |
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 nine-month academic year for a full-time student (9 credits at $890 per credit). Please note that the tuition rate listed is an average rate. To calculate your specific 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.
*Enrollment requirements and tuition rates for graduate students vary program-by-program so actual tuition and book costs vary widely from this budget sample.
| Budget Category | 2026-27 Living On Campus or Independently Off Campus | 2026-27 Living with Parents or Relatives |
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| Tuition | $24,042 | $24,042 |
| Housing | $15,732 | $3,024 |
| Food | $6,426 | $3,024 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,968 | $1,968 |
| Transportation | $1,716 | $1,716 |
| Books & supplies | $594 | $594 |
| Technology Fee | $642 | $642 |
| Wellness Fee | $516 | $516 |
| Activity Fee | $60 | $60 |
| Loan Fee | $188 | $188 |
| Total Budget | $51,884 | $35,744 |
Cost of Attendance Definitions
Tuition: Average tuition rate assessed for a student based on enrollment of (9+ credits)
Housing: Average cost of on campus housing regardless of room type. Actual costs may differ based on the actual room assignment. Not charged to student account if student is living off campus.
Food: Cost is based on residential meal plan (3 meals per day for 7 days a week). Actual costs may differ based on your selected meal plan. If student opts out of selecting a meal plan, nothing will be charged to the student account.
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.
Transportation: Estimated costs based on Washington Financial Aid Association recommended amount informed by student surveys, which may include transportation between campus, residences, and work.
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.
Fees: Includes mandatory fees (technology, wellness and activity) assessed in addition to tuition. Loan fees only apply if loans are utilized and fees are not charged to the student account but are paid out of the quarter's total loan allocation before disbursement.
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