Tuition and Fee Variations
Regular Tuition and Fees (U.S. and Canada)
Regular undergraduate, graduate and doctoral tuition rates apply to all students studying in the United States and Canada, and cover all course formats, including by not limited to day, evening, and weekend classes; distance learning courses; mentored undergraduate or graduate research; internships; challenge exams; projects or theses; and university level English as a Second Language courses.
International Tuition and Fees (Outside U.S. and Canada)
The tuition and fees charged for attendance at City University of Seattle’s international instructional sites, with the exception of Canada, are established and may be collected in local currencies, and may also vary from U.S. tuition. Accordingly, they are set forth in country-specific brochures available upon request from the site offices in each of the respective international locations.
Specialized Tuition and Fees
City University of Seattle reserves the right to establish discounted tuition rates for partnerships, affiliated organizations, employee benefit programs, and continuing/professional development programming.
Specific Tuition, Fees and Charges
Specific program and course fees for the U.S. and Canada are outlined in the Tuition, Fees and Charges table of this catalog. These fees are subject to change each year.
Payment of Tuition and Fees/Past-Due Account Balance Fee
Tuition is due the 20th of the month prior to the month in which the course begins. All fees are due at the time they are incurred. Students are responsible for purchasing course materials and textbooks separately. If however, any part of the tuition and fees remain unpaid by the 30th day of the course, the student will be assessed a carrying fee on the unpaid balance.
Paying in Person
Students may pay in-person during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the U.S. payment in-person is accepted only at CityU’s Seattle location, which is located at 521 Wall Street, Seattle, Washington. In Canada, payment in-person is accepted only at the Vancouver, British Columbia location, which is located at 789 W. Pender Street, Suite 310, Vancouver, B.C.
Paying by Mail
All students, except for Canadian students, send payment to:
City University of Seattle
Attn: Business Office
521 Wall Street, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98121
Canadian students send payment to:
City University of Seattle
789 W Pender St., Suite 310, Vancouver, BC V6C 1HR
(or)
City University of Seattle
1040 7th Ave SW, Suite 120, Calgary, AB T2P 3G9
Paying by Phone
In the U.S., contact the Business Office to make a payment by phone. In Canada, contact the Vancouver, British Columbia or Calgary, Alberta site to make a payment by phone. We accept: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card.
Paying Online
Visit the my.CityU.edu portal to make an online payment. We accept: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card.
Paying by Wire Transfer
International students needing to pay by wire transfer, please contact the International Student Office for more information.
Regulations and Action
A hold will be placed on any student account if a balance remains after the tuition due date for the current quarter or if there is a balance remaining after receiving third party payments. City University of Seattle reserves the right to cancel the enrollment of any student failing to meet the financial obligation incurred by registration. Such action may not however cancel the financial obligations the student incurred by virtue of enrollment. The University further reserves the right to withhold grades, statement of honorable dismissal, transcript of record, diploma, or withhold the right of registration for a subsequent quarter or course, until all outstanding charges have been paid and the student’s account has been cleared.
Pre-Payment of Entire Academic Program
Any student wishing to pay the full cost of an academic program upon admission to the program may do so. Tuition collected will be placed in a reserve fund to be drawn upon as the student makes sufficient academic progress and continues to register for courses within the program. The student may not stop out for more than two consecutive quarters at a time. Should a student stop out, current tuition rates at the time of re-entry will apply.