Seattle University 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Seattle University
	901 - 12th Avenue
	PO Box 222000
	Seattle, WA 98122-1090
Main telephone	206.296.6000
Website	https://www.seattleu.edu//
Request more information	https://www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/Request-Information/
Other sites	Seattle University Law School 206.398.4000 https://law.seattleu.edu/  Eastside Education Center 200 - 112th Avenue NE, Suite 200 Bellevue, WA 98004 425.451.0200

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
Denomination	Catholic
Date founded	1891
Degrees offered	Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation	Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot	Redhawks

School setting

Setting	Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Seattle
Population of city the school is in	617,334
Distance from campus to city center	Almost one mile
Campus size	50 acres
County	King

School visits

Visitor information website

https://www.seattleu.edu/visit/campus-tours/

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	427
Number of full time, freshmen women	647
Total number of full time freshmen	1,074
Number of part time, freshmen men	4
Number of part time, freshmen women	5
Total number of part time freshmen	9
Total number of freshmen men	431
Total number of freshmen women	652
Total number of freshmen	1,083
Number of full time, undergraduate men	1,764
Number of full time, undergraduate women	2,755
Total number of full time undergraduates	4,519
Number of part time, undergraduate men	114
Number of part time, undergraduate women	131
Total number of part time undergraduates	245
Total number of undergraduate males	1,878
Total number of undergraduate females	2,886
Total number of undergraduate students	4,764
Total enrollment	4,764

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	16%
Black	3%
Hispanic	12%
Multiracial	8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	42%
Race/ethnicity unknown	6%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state	59%
Number of states and territories represented	50

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	10%
Number of countries represented	101

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

9%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on three quarters per year.)

In-state tuition	$45,765
Out-of-state tuition	$45,765
Fees	$825
Books and supplies	$1,200
Other required expenses	$2,181
Explanation of required expenses	Health insurance coverage. This may be waived if student has comparable coverage in Washington State.
Room and board (live on campus)*	$12,531
Board and transportation (live with parents)	$5,250
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://www.seattleu.edu/costs/
2019/2020 estimated annual personal expenses are $2,400 (all students); transportation (all students) $1,200 annually

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Tuition refund policy

https://www.seattleu.edu/student-payment/credit-balance-refunds/refunds-following-withdrawal/

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Jeff Scofield
Director of Student Financial Services
financialservices@seattleu.edu
206.220.8020
Financial aid office website	https://www.seattleu.edu//financial-aid/
Scholarship list website	https://www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/finances/scholarships/

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term)	February 1

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2018-2019 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$36,318
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	82%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$3,608
Scholarship or grant	$26,960
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$37,437
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	81%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$5,828
Scholarship or grant	$26,825
Work study	$1,850,630
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	960
Number of freshmen who received aid	740
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	3,206
Number of undergraduates who received aid	2,616

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	59%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$28,851

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Nursing loans

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Nursing

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

Work study

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Melore Nielsen
Dean of Admissions
206.220.8040
Admissions office website	https://www.seattleu.edu//undergraduate-admissions/
Electronic application website	https://www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students	Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level	Upper-level nursing, engineering, diagnostic ultrasound, honors programs
Entrance difficulty level for these groups	Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	2,964
Number of male applicants accepted	2,294
Number of male applicants who enrolled	431
Number of female applicants	5,676
Number of female applicants accepted	4,242
Number of female applicants who enrolled	652
Total number of applicants	8,640
Total number of applicants accepted	6,536
Total number of applicants who enrolled	1,083

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Fall* application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline	November 15
Fall transfer application deadline	March 1
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/
Application fee	$55
Submit these items:
High school GPA	2.5, required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for all students
Letters of recommendation	2, required for all students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for all students

Exams

Required exams

SAT or ACT

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Very important
Standardized test scores	Very important
High school class rank	Considered
Recommendations	Important
Application essay	Important
Character/personal qualities	Very important
Interview	Considered
Talent or ability	Considered
Extracurricular activities	Important
Level of applicant's interest	Important
Religious affiliation/commitment	Considered
Work experience	Considered
Related to a school graduate	Considered
First generation college student	Considered
Racial/ethnic group	Considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

School uses a waiting list

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements

https://www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/transfer/

Credits accepted for transfer students

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Military service

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499	3%
500 - 599	35%
600 - 699	52%
700 - 800	11%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score	617
SAT math
400 - 499	3%
500 - 599	42%
600 - 699	41%
700 - 800	14%
Average SAT math score	611
ACT score
12 - 17	1%
18 - 23	15%
24 - 29	55%
30 - 36	30%
Average ACT score	27

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)	3.62
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class	94%
Percentage in top 25%	64%
Percentage in top 10%	27%

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	85%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	60%
Between four and five years	11%
Between five and six years	1%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Bachelor's

Master's

First professional

Other advanced degrees

School catalog

School catalog website	http://catalog.seattleu.edu/
Academic index website	https://www.seattleu.edu/academics/

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Quarters
Number of faculty on campus	729
Student faculty ratio	11:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	180 credit hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major

Attendance options

Part time

Summer school

Optional academic programs

Accelerated degree

Double major

Freshman honors college

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

Honors program

Student-designed major

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
At these US schools or through this program	Photographic Center Northwest
Study abroad available

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Air Force ROTC

Naval ROTC

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Discount computer purchase plan available

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

Lemieux Library & McGoldrick Learning Commons

Other special programs

Seattle University offers professional development and certificate programs through the School of New and Continuing Studies for non-matriculated individuals. See https://ncs.seattleu.edu  for more information.

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Archery					Yes	Yes
Baseball	Div 1	$
Basketball	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Cheerleading	Club		Club
Crew	Club		Div 1	$
Cross-country running	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Cycling	Club		Club
Equestrian sports	Club		Club
Fencing						Yes
Field hockey					Yes
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Football					Yes	Yes
Golf	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Ice hockey	Club		Club
Indoor track	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Kayaking	Club		Club
Lacrosse			Club
Marksmanship	Club		Club
Riflery					Yes	Yes
Rock climbing					Yes	Yes
Rugby	Club		Club
Skiing (downhill)					Yes	Yes
Soccer	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Softball			Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Swimming	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Table tennis	Club		Club
Tennis	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Track and field	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Ultimate Frisbee					Yes	Yes
Volleyball			Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Water polo					Yes	Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Sports website URL	http://www.goseattleu.com/

Other sports information

Other sports information

All Division 1 sports except rowing Western Athletic Conference (WAC)

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Radio station

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	105
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU), Student Events and Activities Council (SEAC), Redzone, Dance Marathon, Hui 'O Nani Hawaii Club
Student clubs and associations website	https://www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/student-life/clubs-and-organizations/

Housing 

Contact for more information

Housing and Residence Life Office
housing@seattleu.edu
206.296.6305
Housing office website	https://www.seattleu.edu//housing/

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	50%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Sophomore
Housing availability for first year students	Guaranteed
Housing options	Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities
Dorms require a key or code to enter
Application deposit	$300

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served

Student Services

Academic services for all students

English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Low-cost health insurance

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Richard Okamoto
Director
DisabilitiesServices@seattleu.edu
206.296.5740
Disabilities services website	https://www.seattleu.edu/disability-services/
Housing
Services for students with learning disabilities

Services for women and families

Women's center

Yes

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career Engagement Office
careerengagement@seattleu.edu
206.296.6080
Career services website	https://www.seattleu.edu/careerengagement/

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Janet Shandley
Director of Graduate Admissions
grad_admissions@seattleu.edu
800.542.0833
800.426.7123
Graduate school website	http://www.seattleu.edu/graduate-admissions/

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	1,878
Number of undergraduate women	2,886
Total number of undergraduate students	4,764
Total enrollment	4,764

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on six credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$13,230
Out-of-state tuition*	$13,230
Fees	$570
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition varies by program and ranges from $619 to $893 per quarter credit. Full time is six to nine credits. The above tuition is based on six credits over a nine month period per the school's estimated cost of attendance. See https://www.seattleu.edu/costs/cost-of-attendance-and-financial-need/  for more information.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	https://www.seattleu.edu//graduate-admissions/apply/
Application deadline	Varies by program
Application fee	$55
https://www.seattleu.edu//graduate-admissions/request-information/