Seattle University

(Seattle, WA)

Seattle University is a non-profit, Jesuit catholic university located on a 48 acre campus in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1891, SU is the largest independent university in the Pacific Northwest and one of only 28 Jesuit universities and colleges in the U.S.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report, Seattle University offers students a wide array of academic opportunities including over 60 undergraduate degree programs.

Among the most diverse independent universities in the West, Seattle University students represent all 50 states and over 75 nations.

Admissions

66.3%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.56

Regular Decision: January 01, 2010

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1550–1900 SAT Total
520–640 SAT Reading
530–640 SAT Math
520–620 SAT Writing

23–29 ACT Composite
23–30 ACT English
23–28 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$43,498
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $29,340
Out-of-State Tuition: $29,340
Room and Board: $12,718
Books & Supplies: $1,440

Will I Like It

4,650
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
61% Women

Famous Alumni

Elgin Baylor - NBA Hall of Famer
Peter W. Chiarelli - U.S. Army General
Will Espero - Hawaii State Legislator
Carolyn Kelly - President and COO of the Seattle Times
Duff McKagan - Bassist of Velvet Revolver and Guns N\' Roses
Charles Mitchell - College President
Carol Nelson - President and CEO of Cascade Bank
Johnny O\'Brien - Professional Baseball Player
John D. Spellman - Governor of Washington State
Jim Whittaker - First American to Summit Mt. Everest

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Ecommerce, Economics, International Business

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Ministry, Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art, Art Direction

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Catholic Ministry, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Photography Club, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats