Seattle University Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
4%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Seattle University has a diverse student body with 57% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
37.1%(1,372)
Hispanic
16.0%(590)
African American
5.8%(215)
Asian
27.8%(1,027)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(6)
Pacific Islander
1.2%(43)
Two or More Races
10.4%(384)
Unknown
1.5%(57)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment7,121
International Students4%

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
39.2%(1,588)
Women
60.8%(2,458)

Gender Statistics

Men1,588

22% of total enrollment

Women2,458

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Seattle University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(49)
18-19
42.4%(1,712)
20-21
38.6%(1,557)
22-24
11.9%(482)
25+
5.8%(234)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(52)
22-24
21.4%(654)
25+
76.9%(2,355)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

43%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Seattle University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 48% in-state residents, 48% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
47.7%(471)
Out-of-State
48.3%(477)
International
4.0%(39)

Regional Representation

In-State471

48% of student body

Out-of-State477

48% of student body

International39

4% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age