Seattle University
900 Broadway
Seattle WA 98122
(206) 296-6000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
7,560 (4,206 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Quarter
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
72% / 28%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
41% / 59%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
65% / 35%
- In-State / Out-of-State
49% / 51%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$29,340
- Room & Board$8,805
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
80%
- Average Financial Aid Package$23,411
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,999
- Students Admitted
3,266
(65%)
- Students Enrolled888
(18%)
- Average High School GPA3.56
- Students in top 10% of HS Class32%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-630
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
520-620
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
510-610
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-28
See More About Admissions »
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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Asian Studies/Civilization
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
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Finance, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication and Media Studies, Other
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Systems Science and Theory
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physical Sciences
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Criminalistics and Criminal Science
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,999
- Students Admitted
3,266
(65%)
- Students Enrolled888
(18%)
- Average High School GPA3.56
- Students in top 10% of HS Class32%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class63%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class91%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-630
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
520-620
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
510-610
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-28
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$55
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$29,340
- Room & Board$8,805
- Books & Supplies$945
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid80%
- Average Financial Aid Package$23,411
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants18%$5,482
- Pell Grants18%$3,119
- Other Federal Grants16%$2,595
- State & Local Grants9%$5,012
- Institutional Grants84%$10,830
- Federal Loans61%$4,577
- Non-Federal Loans5%$12,002
Questions, Answers and Advice
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