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Seattle University is a Comprehensive institution located in Seattle, WA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
902 12th Avenue, PO Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
United States
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Asian Studies |
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| European Studies (Western) |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Cell And Molecular Biology |
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| Conservation Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| E-commerce |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Organizational Leadership |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography And Ultrasound Technology |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| Prenursing Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Criminalistics And Criminal Science |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine Arts Related |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Photography |
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| Stringed Instruments |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,640
Applied
6,536
Accepted
4,764
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,676
Females Applied
4,242
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
2,964
Males Applied
2,294
Males Accepted
77%
Applying
55
Application Fee
3.62
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | March 1st | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 617 | 570 | 670 | |
| SAT Math | 611 | 560 | 660 | |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 24 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
45,765
Private
Fees
825
Full-time student fees
12,531
Room & board
8,481
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
39,057
Avg. Financial Aid Package
38,555
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
10,532
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,954
Avg. Loan Aid
15,110
Avg. Grant Aid
28,308
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
81%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
29%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,764
Total Undergrad students
11%
International Students
59%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.43% |
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| Black or African American | 3.04% |
| White or Caucasian | 42.36% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 16.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.84% |
| Two or more races | 8.29% |
| Other | 6.05% |
Gender
Male (39.42%)
Female (60.58%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 50% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Quadstock, Christmas Tree Lighting and Luau
Quadstock, Christmas Tree Lighting and Luau
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU), Student Events and Activities Council (SEAC), Redzone, Dance Marathon and Hui 'O Nani Hawaii Club
Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU), Student Events and Activities Council (SEAC), Redzone, Dance Marathon and Hui 'O Nani Hawaii Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Archery | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Riflery | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
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| Tennis | |
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No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Archery | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | |
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No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | No | |
| Riflery | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
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| Tennis | |
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No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
729
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 510
Part-time - 219
Male - 383
Female - 156
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