Seattle University

Seattle, WA

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

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Undergrad Catholic

Tuition & Fees

$58,103

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
580
75th
690
25th
570
75th
30
25th
23
75th
28
25th
23
75th
30
25th
24
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,756
Declined 1,178
Total Received 7,934
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Private

4,046

undergraduate students

3,075

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a private, four-year, Jesuit university that is known for its strong programs in Business, Nursing, and Education. It is located on a 50-acre campus in Seattle, Washington.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 7,121
Established in 1891
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

50-acre, urban campus in Seattle (population: 724,745); branch campus in Bellevue. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Seattle University
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA
98122-1090

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
51%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
28%
Top 1/4
64%
Top 1/2
92%
Bottom 1/2
8%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
580
75th
690
25th
570
75th
30
25th
23
75th
28
25th
23
75th
30
25th
24

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) January 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,756
Declined 1,178
Total Received 7,934

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$29,599

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $54,285
Housing $8,952
Food $6,936
Additional fees $3,818
Books & supplies $762
Total $74,753
Average Financial Aid - $29,599
Total with Avg. Aid $45,154

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 206 296-2000
F: 206 296-5755
financialservices@seattleu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

lacrosse, rugby, soccer, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

lacrosse, rugby, soccer, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, indoor soccer, miniature golf, racquetball, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball (indoor/outdoor)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division I)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Accounting and Finance yes
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching yes
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General yes
Anthropology, General yes
Applied Economics yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Conservation Biology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Criminalistics and Criminal Science yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist yes
Data Science, General yes
Divinity/Ministry yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes yes
Financial Mathematics yes yes
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Multicultural Education yes
Music, General yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Philosophy yes
Photography yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes yes
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other yes
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
School Psychology yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Stringed Instruments yes
Structural Engineering yes
Superintendency and Educational System Administration yes
Systems Engineering yes
Systems Science and Theory yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Management
  3. Liberal Arts

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

7,121

total students

47%

in-state

53%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

57%

4,046
students

Female
61%
2,458

Male
39%
1,588

43%

3,075
students

Female
67%
2,046

Male
33%
1,029

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

3,874
students

Female
61%
2,360

Male
39%
1,514

4%

172
students

Female
57%
98

Male
43%
74

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Student Break-down

8%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
25%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
33%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
9%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Winter: November 10

Spring: February 25

Summer: May 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

135

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

quarter hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 59
Countries most often represented China
Indonesia
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Taiwan
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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