Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003790
- Phone: (206) 281-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
78.48%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$23,558Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
Virtual Tour of Campus
School Map
Seattle University (Seattle U)
3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA
Seattle U. is a nonprofit private institution located in Seattle, WA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at Seattle U. is nearly 7,800 yearly.
Areas of study available at Seattle University include but are not limited to:
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Seattle U.. A score in a range of 1580 to 1890 on the SAT, or 24 to 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 71% of applicants are admitted to Seattle U., of which 20 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $36,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available for students and costs around $9,900 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Seattle U. Redhawks participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Students who wish to get more about Seattle University can check out their website at http://www.seattleu.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Seattle U accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Seattle University has a total student population of about 7,300. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 15% enrolling as graduate students and 64% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $46,000-$55,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $1,100 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 97% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 97% | $23,666 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 64% | $7,521 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Seattle University may offer services like:- Online course work available
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Seattle University
- Law Program
- Nurse Midwifery Education Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theology (Ministry) Program
Campus: Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry Alaska MAPS
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2010)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Seattle University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Western Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Western Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Western Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Seattle University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Molecular Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, C, M)
- Finance (B, C)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, C)
- Management Science (B, C, M)
- Accounting (B, C, M)
- Organizational Leadership (B, C)
- International Business (B, C)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management (M)
- Entrepreneurship (C)
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, C, M)
- Web Design (C)
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B)
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
- Asian Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, M)
- Family Practice Nurse (C, M)
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse (M)
- Ultrasound Technician (B, C)
- Healthcare Administration (C)
- Nurse Midwife (C)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- School Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration (B, C, M)
- Social Work (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Christian Counseling (C, M)
- Theology (C, M)
- Ministry (D, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Seattle University.
- Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA (3 miles away)
- City University of Seattle in Centralia, WA (6 miles away)
- Northwest University in Seattle, WA (7 miles away)
- University of Puget Sound in Port Angeles, WA (25 miles away)
- Pacific Lutheran University in Yakima, WA (33 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Washington
- Review a list of Washington private colleges
- See other Christian and Bible Colleges in Washington
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003790
- Phone: (206) 281-2000
- School Homepage