City University of Seattle

www.cityu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,658

2019 Student Loan

1.47%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,996

10.2% Full-Time

About

City University of Seattle is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at City University of Seattle were General Business Administration & Management (138 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (124 degrees), and Computer Science (32 degrees).

In 2021, 644 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City University of Seattle. 62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (279 degrees), 6.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at City University of Seattle is $13,658, which is $−9,526 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at City University of Seattle is $13,658, which is $−9,526 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

In 2021, 23% of undergraduate students attending City University of Seattle received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,658

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at City University of Seattle was $13,658. The cost of tuition at City University of Seattle is $−9,526 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of City University of Seattle (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of City University of Seattle (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

23% of undergraduate students at City University of Seattle received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 37.8% with respect to 2020, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at City University of Seattle (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.47%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at City University of Seattle was 1.47%, which represents 7 out of the 475 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

City University of Seattle had a total enrollment of 1,996 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at City University of Seattle is 204 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,792. This means that 10.2% of students enrolled at City University of Seattle are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at City University of Seattle, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.8% White, 9.27% Black or African American, 9.07% Hispanic or Latino, 8.47% Asian, 3.66% Two or More Races, 0.651% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.551% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at City University of Seattle in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.1%), followed by White Male (17.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.36%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.5%), followed by White Male (16.3%) and Black or African American Female (6.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

10.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at City University of Seattle in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,996 students. The full-time enrollment at City University of Seattle is 204 and the part-time enrollment is 1,792. This means that 10.2% of students enrolled at City University of Seattle are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at City University of Seattle (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at City University of Seattle was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), City University of Seattle had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at City University of Seattle (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
694 enrolled students
Black or African American
185 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
181 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at City University of Seattle is 34.8% White, 9.27% Black or African American, 9.07% Hispanic or Latino, 8.47% Asian, 3.66% Two or More Races, 0.651% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.551% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 552 students (27.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 154 more women than men received degrees from City University of Seattle. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at City University of Seattle is white (279 degrees awarded). There were 6.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (46 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at City University of Seattle is General Business Administration & Management (138 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (124 degrees) and Computer Science (32 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at City University of Seattle, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (218 degrees awarded), Business (264 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (64 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City University of Seattle are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,864,788 people), Accountants & auditors (1,086,105 people), Other managers (880,636 people), Software developers (616,872 people), and Financial managers (512,805 people).

The most specialized majors at City University of Seattle in 2021 are EDUCATION. (218 degrees awarded), Business (264 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (64 degrees), Psychology (45 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City University of Seattle are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at City University of Seattle are EDUCATION. (218 degrees awarded), Business (264 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (64 degrees), Psychology (45 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City University of Seattle are Elementary & secondary schools (3,438,533 people), Computer Systems Design (1,038,032 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (728,048 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (630,916 people), and Banking & related activities (577,806 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by City University of Seattle.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
138 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
124 degrees awarded
Computer Science
32 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at City University of Seattle was General Business Administration & Management with 138 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at City University of Seattle according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

245

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

399

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 245 degrees were awarded to men at City University of Seattle, which is 0.614 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (399).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at City University of Seattle by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 110 degrees were awarded to men at City University of Seattle in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 110 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 110 degrees were awarded to men at City University of Seattle in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 110 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from City University of Seattle completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at City University of Seattle is Male and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
279 degrees awarded
Asian
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at City University of Seattle is white (279 degrees awarded). There were 6.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (46 degrees).

14.3% of degree recipients (92 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
176 degrees awarded
White Male
103 degrees awarded
Asian Female
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City University of Seattle is white female (176 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (103 degrees).

Operations

City University of Seattle has an endowment valued at nearly $3.66M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4M (109%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, City University of Seattle had a total salary expenditure of 34.1M. City University of Seattle employs 28 No academic ranks. Most academics at City University of Seattle are Female No academic rank (15), and Male No academic rank (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City University of Seattle are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Endowment

$3.66M

2021 Endowment

34.3%

growth from 2020

City University of Seattle has an endowment valued at about $3.66M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of City University of Seattle grew 34.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at City University of Seattle (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.6M

2021 Salaries

29.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, City University of Seattle paid a median of $14.6M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($34.1M) and a 29.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.29M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, City University of Seattle paid a total of $2.29M to 28 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at City University of Seattle was No academic rank with 28 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City University of Seattle were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at City University of Seattle was Female No academic rank with 15 employees, and Male No academic rank with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at City University of Seattle.