Seattle University
Seattle, WA | seattleu.edu
Seattle University is a private Jesuit Catholic institution in the heart of Seattle, Washington. Our urban campus provides students with a traditional undergraduate experience, while also connecting them to the many perks a large city has to offer; parks, museums, restaurants, and professional development opportunities are all just a few blocks away. We strive for academic excellence in all of our 60+ undergraduate programs. The small classroom size, with an average of 18 students, allows for a discussion-based learning experiences that invites students to take an active part in the learning process through sharing their experiences, perspectives, and identities.
Representatives
Doreen Thode She/Her/Hers
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, International Recruitment
(206) 296-6008
dthode@seattleu.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
SEA (13.5 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
4,299 / 7,050
Average Class Size
18
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
57% / 46% / 10%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Western Athletic Conference (WAC)
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
24 - 30 / 1130 - 1310
Mid-Range GPA
3.4 - 3.9
GPA Consideration
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
8,132 / 7,012 (85%)
Deposits
1,161
Applications Accepted
Common App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? Optional
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 15
Regular Decision: Jan 15
Transfer App Deadline
Fall (Nursing): Dec 1
Fall (Other): Aug 15
Winter: Nov 1
Spring: Feb 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Nov 15 and Jan 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: Aug 15
Winter: Nov 1
Spring: Feb 15
Link to Scholarship Info
seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/finances/scholarships
Seattle University’s campus is a certified wildlife sanctuary.
Seattle University hosts its own music festival every Spring called Quadstock.
There are over 120+ coffee shops within a one-mile radius of our campus.