City University of Seattle (CityU) is a private nonprofit university located Washington. The university has an open admissions policy. It offers more than 60 UG and PG programs. Applications are invited for all the 4 terms, summer, fall, spring, and winter.

  • Applicants can apply online through CityU International Admissions Portal.
  • For admission in UG programs, SAT/ACT scores are not required.
  • Letter of recommendations are mandatory for UG applicants
  • GRE/GMAT scores are also not required for international applicants.

Highlights

Application Portal CityU International admissions portal
Application Fee (non-refundable) 50 USD
TOEFL Score 76 (UG)
IELTS 6.0 (UG)
TOEFL Score 87 (PG)
IELTS Score 6.5 (PG)
Mode of Payment Master-Card/ American Express/Discover/visa
Academic Calendar Quarter-based
Intake Seasons Fall/Spring/Summer/Winter
Financial Aid Work-Study, Loans, Grants, and Scholarships

City University of Seattle Admission Deadlines

Consistent with the University’s rolling admissions rule, international students can take admission either in summer, fall, winter or spring term and must monitor the specified application deadlines.

Term/Semester Deadline
UG & PG applicants
Fall August 1
Winter November 1
Spring February 1
Summer May 1

City University of Seattle International Student Admissions

International students must fulfill supplementary requirements before submitting an application to the City University of Seattle. The details of the additional documents and process that are required to be fulfilled by international applicants are briefed in the given sections:

Admission Requirements for International Students

  • All the academic records/transcripts from the previously attended institution(s) accompanied with certified English translation if necessary.
  • English language proficiency test results
  • Financial statement
    • Certification of finances
    • Bank statements
  • Sponsor statement (if applicable)
  • Copy of passport
  • 1 Letter of recommendation minimum.
  • An updated resume.
  • Substantiation of completion of program-specific prerequisite courses, as applicable

English Proficiency Test Score

International candidates are required to provide English language proficiency test scores to the university as per below requisite test scores to be eligible for admission at the City University of Seattle:

Standardized Test Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
TOEFL iBT 76 87
University of Cambridge ESOL Exams FCE First Certificate in English CAE Certificate in Advanced English
IELTS  Band 6.0 Band 6.5
PTE  51 59

Conditional admission can also be awarded for some programs but it is strongly recommended to take the English Proficiency test prior to application in order to omit further obstacles in the admission process.

Visa Process for International Students

  • International applicants will be issued Form I-20 from the university
  • Applicants will need to provide the following documents to receive the Form I-20:
    • Copy of passport
    • Proof of financial support
    • Bank statement
  • Complete the I-20 and pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
  • Applicants then need to apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa. Submit the form and pay the application fee.
  • Schedule and attend the visa interview

CITY University of Seattle Undergraduate Admissions

The university has a limited number of UG programs. The basic admission process for all the courses is the same. The details of the process and requirements are mentioned below:

Where to Apply: CityU International Admissions Portal

Application Fee: 50 USD

Admission Requirements: Applicants must provide the following documents at the time of admission:

  • High school diploma/transcript
  • SAT/ACT scores are not required
  • Minimum 16 years of age
  • Proof of residency
  • Guidance counselor’s recommendation letter
  • English proficiency test score for international applicants

CITY University of Seattle Graduate Admissions

The graduate programs at university are offered in study areas like business management, computer & information, teacher & education, project management, health & human services, and professional leadership.

As the admissions policy is open, there are no program-specific admission requirements. The admission requirements for all graduate programs are mentioned below:

Where to Apply: CityU International Admission Portal

Application Fee: 50 USD

Admission Requirements: Applicants must provide the following documents at the time of admission:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject.
  • Academic transcripts with certified English translation if official Transcripts are not in English
  • Standardized entrance exams, such as the GRE, MAT, and GMAT, are not required.
  • Resume
  • ELP scores
  • Supporting Documents: Personal Statement, Letter of Recommendation, work experience, objectives and writing samples.

All admission documents and credentials must be received at least 30 days prior to the start of the initial term of enrollment (60 days recommended for international applicants).

Candidates who aspire to pursue degree and certificate programs by means of distance learning must satisfy the similar admissions necessities as applicants who plan to attend courses in the classroom.