A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Seattle U are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
44%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
16%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 101% more female students than male students enrolled at Seattle University with a gender ratio of 28% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Seattle U has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
28%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,011
|
| Women |
2,034
|
Seattle U serves a low number of students outside of Washington, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
43%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
26% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 7.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236595 IPEDS survey data for Seattle University.
Last updated February 24, 2025