Seattle University

Seattle University admits a moderately selective applicant pool — approximately 39% of applicants receive offers. While the LSAT remains important, the school's broader band of admitted scores means applicants near the median have a realistic pathway to admission when supported by a compelling overall application. Enrolled students posted LSAT scores from 155 at the 25th percentile to 162 at the 75th percentile, a typical 7-point spread that reflects a fairly defined applicant profile. This profile makes Seattle University a reasonable match school for applicants whose LSAT scores fall in the mid-range of the reported distribution.

Seattle University offers a lower cost of attendance relative to most ABA-accredited law schools. The full-time non-resident tuition is $0 per year, which is below average for ABA-accredited law schools. Living costs off campus are estimated at $34,161 per year. The lower tuition base means that even without scholarship funding, graduates face a more manageable debt burden compared to higher-cost peers. This cost advantage can be especially meaningful for students planning careers in lower-salary public service, government, or public interest law. Applicants should still compare total net cost carefully, accounting for fees and living expenses, when weighing options.

Scholarship funding at Seattle University is widely distributed: 86% of full-time students receive some form of grant aid. The modest median scholarship of $30,000 per year — ranging from $20,000 at the 25th percentile to $40,000 at the 75th percentile — indicates that merit and need-based awards are broadly available. This high grant prevalence suggests that applicants with above-median academic credentials have a realistic opportunity to reduce their cost of attendance meaningfully. Prospective students should request a scholarship estimate directly from the financial aid office and should not assume that the sticker price reflects what most students actually pay.