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Seattle University

Seattle, Washington

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Overview

Enrollment

7,121
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Location Seattle, Washington
Online seattleu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
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Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Seattle University, a private Jesuit institution established in 1891, occupies an urban 50-acre campus on First Hill in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, positioned adjacent to the city's downtown business district. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Chapel of St. Ignatius, known for its distinctive contemporary architecture. As the largest independent university in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across eight schools and colleges, with notable strengths in business, nursing, law, and engineering. Students typically reside in one of six campus residence halls during their first two years, and the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Redhawks in the Western Athletic Conference.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

9/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

Seattle U is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1150/1380
ACT 24/30
GPA 3.62

Applications Accepted

85.2% 
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Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$50,328
Costs for Seattle University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$996
Room and Board $13,524
Budget for Other Expenses$4,050
Total One Year Cost$69,798

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$60,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

71% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Seattle University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 27%
Health Professions 13%
Social Sciences 8%
English and Literature 5%
Psychology 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024