10 Interesting Facts about Seattle University
- Seattle University is a private Jesuit Catholic university located in Seattle, Washington, USA.
- It was founded in 1891 and is the largest independent university in the Pacific Northwest region.
- Seattle University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across eight colleges and schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Albers School of Business and Economics, School of Law, College of Nursing, College of Science and Engineering, and more.
- The university is known for its emphasis on educating the whole person, integrating academic rigor with a commitment to social justice and community engagement.
- Seattle University is consistently ranked among the top universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report.
- The university has a diverse student population, with students representing all 50 U.S. states and over 70 countries.
- Seattle University is renowned for its strong programs in business, nursing, engineering, and the humanities.
- The campus is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle and offers stunning views of the city skyline and nearby mountains.
- Seattle University has a strong commitment to community service and offers numerous opportunities for students to engage in volunteer work and social justice initiatives.
- The university’s sports teams, known as the Redhawks, compete at the NCAA Division I level in various sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and tennis.
Admision
Acceptance Rate
83%
| SAT Range | 1130-1330 |
| ACT Range | 24-30 |
| Application Fee | $55 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
Tuition & Fee
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $60 |
| Post-Baccalaureate & Non-Matriculated Application Fee | $60 |
| Mandatory Enrollment | |
| Wellness Fee, Undergraduate Enrollment of 12 Credits or More (per quarter) | $158 |
| Wellness Fee, Undergraduate Enrollment of Less Than 12 Credits (per quarter) | $122 |
| Technology Fee, Undergraduate Enrollment of 12 Credits or More (per quarter) | $192 |
| Technology Fee, Undergraduate Enrollment of Less Than 12 Credits (per quarter) | $129 |
| Matriculation Fee (one-time only, non-refundable) | $175 |
| Undergraduate Health Insurance 2022-23, International Students (mandatory, annual rate) *2023-2024 rate TBD | $1,823 |
| Tuition | Per Credit | Per Quarter | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time (12 to 20 credits) | $17,745 | $53,235 | |
| Part-time (1 to 11 credits) | $1,183 | ||
| Summer 2023** | $710 | ||
| Auditors | $249 |
All Programs
Accounting*
Anthropology
Art History*
Asian Studies*
Biochemistry
Biology*
Business Analytics
Business Economics
Business and Law
Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry*
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Science
specialization in Business
specialization in Math
Communication and Media*
specialization in Communication Studies
specialization in Journalism
specialization in Strategic Communication
Creative Writing*
Criminal Justice*
specialization in Administration of Justice
specialization in Criminal Justice Theory
specialization in Forensic Psychology
specialization in Forensic Science
Cultural Anthropology*
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Digital Design
Economics*
specialization in International Economic Development
Education (see Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies or Humanities for Teaching)
Electrical and Computer Engineering*
English – Literature*
English – Creative Writing*
Environmental Science*
Environmental Studies*
specialization in Ecological Systems
specialization in Environmental Education and Communication
specialization in Politics, Policy, and Justice
specialization in Urban Sustainability
Film and Media*
Finance*
French*
History*
Honors Program
Humanities*
Humanities for Leadership
Humanities for Teaching
specialization in Elementary Education (K – 8)
Individualized Major (Business Administration)
Interdisciplinary Arts
specialization in Arts Leadership
specialization in Music
specialization in Photography
specialization in Theatre
specialization in Visual Art
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
specialization in Elementary Education (K – 8)
International Business*
International Studies*
Kinesiology
Law Scholars Program
Leadership (see Humanities for Leadership)
Liberal Studies (see Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies)
Management
Marine and Conservation Biology
Marketing
Mathematics*
specialization in Actuarial Mathematics
specialization in Applied Mathematics
specialization in Pure Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering*
Modern Languages and Cultures
Music (see String Performance or Interdisciplinary Arts)
Nursing
Prospective Nursing students in Washington State Running Start–or similar “college in the high school” programs–should consult the Seattle University Admission requirements.
Performing Arts and Arts Leadership
Philosophy*
Photography
specialization in Documentary Photography
Physics*
Political Science
specialization in Legal Studies
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Health
Pre-Law
Premajor Studies Program
Pre-Science
Psychology*
Public Affairs
Army ROTC
Social Work
Sociology*
Spanish*
String Performance
Teaching (see Humanities for Teaching or Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies)
Theatre (see also Interdisciplinary Arts)
Theology and Religious Studies*
specialization in Christian Theology
specialization in Comparative Religion
Visual Art
Women & Gender Studies*
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,045 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
199
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