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Seattle University

Seattle, Washington, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

Seattle University's in-person Computer Science BS is taught at First Hill, with computing foundations and industry-supported project work.

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Seattle University's in-person Computer Science BS is taught at First Hill, with computing foundations and industry-supported project work. It is not a Seattle Pacific University programme.

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  1. BS Computer Science — First Hill campus; four-year undergraduate route
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Academic eligibility

  • Complete secondary school with the required college-preparatory subjects.
  • Science and Engineering applicants should present four years of mathematics, preferably precalculus, and at least two laboratory sciences including chemistry; B grades are preferred.
  • Selection is holistic and test-optional.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 meets the published undergraduate English level without the English Language and Cultural Bridge requirement.
  • IELTS 6.0 can lead to admission with that additional English requirement; accepted alternatives and exemptions have separate conditions.

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  • Fall entry.
  • First Hill changes from quarters to semesters in summer 2027; fall 2027 teaching begins 30 August 2027.

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Application deadlines

  • The undergraduate fall timetable lists 1 November Early Action and 15 January Regular Decision.
  • For fall 2027 these correspond to November 2026 and January 2027; current fall-2027 honours instructions corroborate those application rounds.
  • These are submission dates, not teaching start dates.

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International tuition

  • 2026/27 full-time First Hill tuition is US$19,800 per quarter for 12–18 credits, or US$59,400 across fall, winter and spring.
  • Each quarter adds US$172 wellness, US$214 technology and US$66 activity fees.
  • New-student orientation is US$400 and matriculation US$175.
  • Annual international health insurance is US$2,392 unless an approved waiver applies; living costs are additional.
  • Do not apply this quarter tariff to 2027/28 semesters.

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Scholarships & funding

  • International applicants receive automatic merit consideration with a complete application; there is no separate merit application.
  • Awards do not cover all educational costs.
  • Departmental awards have individual eligibility and may require an additional application.

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What can international students study at Seattle University?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — First Hill campus; four-year undergraduate route. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Seattle University?

Complete secondary school with the required college-preparatory subjects. Science and Engineering applicants should present four years of mathematics, preferably precalculus, and at least two laboratory sciences including chemistry; B grades are preferred. Selection is holistic and test-optional. IELTS Academic 6.5 meets the published undergraduate English level without the English Language and Cultural Bridge requirement. IELTS 6.0 can lead to admission with that additional English requirement; accepted alternatives and exemptions have separate conditions.

How much are international tuition fees at Seattle University?

2026/27 full-time First Hill tuition is US$19,800 per quarter for 12–18 credits, or US$59,400 across fall, winter and spring. Each quarter adds US$172 wellness, US$214 technology and US$66 activity fees. New-student orientation is US$400 and matriculation US$175. Annual international health insurance is US$2,392 unless an approved waiver applies; living costs are additional. Do not apply this quarter tariff to 2027/28 semesters. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Seattle University?

The undergraduate fall timetable lists 1 November Early Action and 15 January Regular Decision. For fall 2027 these correspond to November 2026 and January 2027; current fall-2027 honours instructions corroborate those application rounds. These are submission dates, not teaching start dates. Fall entry. First Hill changes from quarters to semesters in summer 2027; fall 2027 teaching begins 30 August 2027. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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