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- School Code: 379000
- Phone: (206) 281-2000
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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
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Photography Degree
The photography program at Seattle University prepares students for careers in the industrial, scientific, and photojournalism fields. The program focuses on the principals and techniques of communication information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, and digital images. Program courses include: instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, and computer applications. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer photography degrees.
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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.
Students Enrolled in the Photography Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Seattle U offers a bachelor's degree program in photography.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Photography program at Seattle U, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Photographers
Description
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, photographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 690
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.24
- Average Annual Salary: $42090
- Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.72
- Average Annual Salary: $32700
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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
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
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