Overview

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

Contact Melore Nielsen
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@seattleu.edu
Phone: 206-296-6000

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies/civilization
Western European Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Conservation Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
E-commerce/electronic Commerce
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-nursing Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Criminalistics And Criminal Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Photography
Stringed Instruments
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,539

Applied

7,102

Accepted

4,301

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,741

Females Applied

4,742

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,798

Males Applied

2,270

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

55

Application Fee

3.62

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
Fall freshmen	January 15th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported
Transfer	August 7th	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	610	550	660
SAT Math	610	570	670
ACT Composite	28	24	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

50,328

Private

Fees

996

Full-time student fees

13,524

Room & board

8,424

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

40,525

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,537

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,236

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,733

Avg. Loan Aid

18,402

Avg. Grant Aid

30,466

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

32%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,301

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

55%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.35%
Black or African American	4.43%
White or Caucasian	37.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.19%
Asian	22.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.33%
Two or more races	9.2%
Other	2.1%

Gender

Male (38.43%)

Female (61.57%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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

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

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
Archery		No	No
Baseball		Division 1	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Riflery		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew			No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Riflery		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

735

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 522

Part-time - 213

Male - 318

Female - 406

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