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City University of Seattle Online

Highlights

  • Headquartered in Seattle, WA, City University has 20 locations around the world.
  • Tuition discounts are available for members of the military, their families, and veterans through partnering support organizations.
  • Upholds a generous transfer policy for flexible bachelor's degrees on campus and online; up to 135 credits can be awarded for prior learning.

Overview

Committed to lifelong learning through accessible higher education programs, CityU emphasizes flexible course delivery, both on-site and online. With headquarters in Seattle -- and 20 additional locations worldwide -- the university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, endorsement programs, and continuing education courses. The school also oversees college-prep programs online through the National University Academy and the National University Virtual High School.

City University of Seattle Tuition, Accreditation, and Admissions Info

Tuition

  • Undergraduate (varies by program): $371-579 per credit.
  • Graduate Studies: $520-1,150 per credit/course.

Accreditation and Approvals

City University of Seattle is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Admissions

The admission prerequisites and application requirements for City University of Seattle vary by program. However, undergraduate applicants at least 16 years of age must submit a high school diploma or GED, official transcripts, and possess a demonstrated proficiency in the English language.

Graduate applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Generally, one's major does not need to match the graduate program to which the student is applying. CityU does not require GRE or GMAT scores.

Applicants to CityU's doctoral programs in business or education must hold a master's degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate minimum work experience to meet program requirements.

Other Statistics

  • Student Population: 6,755
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 9:1
  • Percentage Receiving Grant or Scholarship Aid: 39%
  • Founded: 1973

School Profile

Online Degrees Offered

City University of Seattle offers dozens of online associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and certificates across six academic schools.

City University of Seattle Rankings on TBS

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