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Seattle Film Institute

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 89%
On-time graduation rate 71%

Located in Seattle, Washington, Seattle Film Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Seattle Film Institute operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Seattle Film Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Seattle Film Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Seattle Film Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Seattle Film Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 63%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,240

Cost of attendance at Seattle Film Institute in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,240

Cost of attendance at Seattle Film Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 44 of freshman students at Seattle Film Institute received on average $12,346 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,346
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 33% $5,528 $16,585
Other Federal Grant 3 33% $5,578 $16,735
State Grant/Scholarships 4 44% $7,549 $30,197
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 11% $2,450 $2,450
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 44% $12,346 $49,382

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Seattle Film Institute students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Seattle Film Institute students is 71.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 75.0%.

71.4%

  • white 80.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

Seattle Film Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Seattle Film Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)