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City University of Seattle was established in 1973 and is located in Bellevue, Washington. This university, originally known as City College, gained university status in 1982. This university is among the largest, not-for-profit, private universities in the Northwest and students are offered degree and certificate programs in various study areas including education, accounting and communications. City University has various schools and divisions under it including:
City University of Seattle is in a partnership with the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks. The notable alumni of this university include Frederick Feller, Washington State Judge; Brice Alford, author and president of Alera Group Inc.; and David Schreiber, president of Uncle Skunkle Toys Inc.
Bellevue, WA is home to City University Of Seattle. Bellevue is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at City University Of Seattle go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in business and management, education and teaching, and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 3,566 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at City University Of Seattle are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To change lives for good by offering high quality and relevant lifelong education to anyone with the desire to learn."
More complete details are provided below.
City University Of Seattle
11900 NE First Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
http://www.cityu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,029 | business management, business and related services, marketing, financial management, accounting, business administration, financial planning, human resources, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 514 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, teacher education and development, special ed, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, special education, educational admin and supervision, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 113 | counseling psychology, psychology, child psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 80 | computer and info science courses, computer networking, computer applications programming, computer services management, web design, information technology |
| Liberal Arts | 60 | general studies |
| Media | 6 | communication and journalism |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for City University Of Seattle in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,088 | 27 |
| Bachelor's degree | 602 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 59 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 36 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 18 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, City University Of Seattle had a total enrollment of 3,566 students (4,044 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48% |
| Graduate | 52% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 31% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 23% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 72% |
| Pennsylvania | 10% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 29 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bellevue, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,232 |
Financial Aid:
City University Of Seattle participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1302200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 15 | $64,397 | 16 | $65,045 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $64,397 | 16 | $65,045 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets City University Of Seattle Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Offers part-time study On-campus library
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