Seattle University Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
3%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Seattle University has a diverse student body with 57% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
37.3%(1,501)
Hispanic
15.8%(637)
African American
6.0%(240)
Asian
27.6%(1,108)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander
1.2%(48)
Two or More Races
10.3%(415)
Unknown
1.5%(62)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment7,954
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Seattle University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Seattle University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.1%(1,734)
Women
60.9%(2,705)

Gender Statistics

Men1,734

22% of total enrollment

Women2,705

34% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Seattle University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 77% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(56)
18-19
43.3%(1,783)
20-21
39.3%(1,618)
22-24
10.7%(440)
25+
5.4%(222)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.9%(59)
22-24
22.5%(683)
25+
75.5%(2,290)

Age Diversity Insights

77%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

44%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Seattle University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 54% in-state residents, 43% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
54.3%(561)
Out-of-State
43.0%(444)
International
2.7%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State561

54% of student body

Out-of-State444

43% of student body

International28

3% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age