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Overview

Seattle University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1891, Seattle University (Seattle U) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Seattle U provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 135-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 80-89%. It is considered a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. Seattle U also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Seattle University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Seattle University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Seattle University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Seattle University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
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Acronym Seattle U
Founded 1891
Motto Connecting the mind to what matters
For the difference we make
Colours Scarlet and black
Mascot Rudy the Redhawk

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Location

Address 900 Broadway
Seattle
98122-4340 Washington
United States
Seattle University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Seattle University Phone Number (206) 296 6000
Seattle University Fax Number (206) 296 5656
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Seattle University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1935


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Seattle University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Seattle University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Seattle University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Seattle University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Seattle University's academic range and degree level offering.



Seattle University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Seattle University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered.

Programs and Courses

Seattle University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Seattle University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Seattle University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Seattle University.



Seattle University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Seattle University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Seattle University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Seattle University Admission Info


Seattle University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Seattle University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Seattle University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Seattle University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Seattle University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Seattle University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Seattle University's Admission Office Admission Office

901 12th Avenue
Seattle 98122-4340
(206) 296 2000
800 426 7123

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Seattle University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Seattle University Size and Profile


Seattle University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Seattle University has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Seattle University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Seattle University's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


Seattle University's Control Type Control Type

Seattle University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Seattle University's Entity Type Entity Type

Seattle University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Seattle University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Seattle University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Seattle University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Seattle University adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Seattle University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Seattle University is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Jesuit - www.jesuit.org



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Facilities and Services

Seattle University Facilities


Seattle University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Seattle University's Library
Seattle University's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 275,569 physical volumes, 107,671 physical media, 80,018 digital/electronic media and 382 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 45 full-time employees, including 17 librarians. Seattle University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Seattle University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Seattle University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,448 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Seattle University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Seattle University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Seattle University Services


Seattle University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Seattle University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Seattle University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Seattle University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Seattle University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Seattle University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Seattle University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Seattle University
  • Albers School of Business and Economics
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Education
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • Matteo Ricci College
  • School of Law
  • School of Theology and Ministry

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Memberships and Affiliations

Seattle University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Seattle University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Seattle University's official TikTok channel


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seattle University public or private?

Seattle University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Seattle University profit or non-profit?

Seattle University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Seattle University in terms of enrollment?

Seattle University has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Seattle University in terms of academic staff?

Seattle University's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.

Is Seattle University a coeducational institution?

Seattle University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Seattle University use?

Seattle University adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is Seattle University affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Jesuit - www.jesuit.org

Does Seattle University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Seattle University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Seattle University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Seattle University Seattle U?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). International students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Seattle University Seattle U located?

Seattle University is located in Seattle, Washington, United States. Address: 900 Broadway.

Is Seattle University Seattle U accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Seattle University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (since 1935).

Does Seattle University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Seattle University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Seattle University have a university library?

Yes Seattle University's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 275,569 physical volumes, 107,671 physical media, 80,018 digital/electronic media and 382 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 45 full-time employees, including 17 librarians. Seattle University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Seattle University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Seattle University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,448 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Seattle University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Seattle University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Seattle University offer career services?

Yes

Does Seattle University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Seattle University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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