School Information

70.4
Total Enrollment 7,751
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Seattle University

http://www.seattleu.edu
900 Broadway, Seattle, Washington 98122-4340
(206) 296-6000

Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 7%
 
School Costs

At Seattle University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 78.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,469), and 60% receive loans ($9,156 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,805.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Seattle University is $27,268 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,310 people applied to Seattle University. Of the applicants, 66.0% were admitted (64.0% male & 68.0% female ) and 21.0% accepted (21.0% male and 21.0% female)

Of the 4,306 undergraduate students at Seattle University, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (90.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 54.0% of the 3,445 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     49.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     90.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     60.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     68.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     74.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (206) 296-6000
Admissions Office Email admissions@seattleu.edu
Admissions Office Address Seattle University 901 12th Avenue, P.O. Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122-1090
Admissions Website http://www.seattleu.edu/admission/undergraduate/default.aspx?id=37112 (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Seattle University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Seattle University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 23
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
Seattle University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
Asian Studies/Civilization 2
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 36
Biochemistry 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 4 238 374
Accounting 0 57 24
Business Administration and Management, General 4 24 289
Business/Commerce, General 6
Business/Managerial Economics 12
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 9
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 1
Finance, General 58 28
International Business/Trade/Commerce 22 12
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 50
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 20
Communication, journalism, and related programs 62
Communication and Media Studies, Other 20
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 24
Journalism 18
Public Relations/Image Management 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 8
Computer Science 8
Education 6 177 11
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 8
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 28
Curriculum and Instruction 1 12
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 1 11
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 28
Special Education and Teaching, General 5
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 75
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 4
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 3 16
Engineering 53 18
Civil Engineering, General 23
Computer Software Engineering 18
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 14
Mechanical Engineering 16
English language and literature/letters 43
Creative Writing 18
English Language and Literature, General 25
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
French Language and Literature 3
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 2 161 34
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician 20
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 27
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 137
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 5
History 20
History, General 20
Legal professions and studies 336
Law (LLB, JD) 336
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 70
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 41
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 29
Mathematics and statistics 9
Mathematics, General 8
Mathematics, Other 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 29 28
International/Global Studies 29
Systems Science and Theory 28
Natural resources and conservation 14
Environmental Science 1
Environmental Studies 13
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 23
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 23
Philosophy and religious studies 25
Philosophy 20
Religion/Religious Studies 5
Physical Sciences 15
Chemistry, General 9
Physics, General 1
Psychology 10 66 16
Psychology, General 66 16
School Psychology 10 0
Public administration and social service professions 26 43
Public Administration 6 43
Social Work 20
Security and protective services 41 4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 35 4
Criminalistics and Criminal Science 0
Forensic Science and Technology 6
Social sciences 73
Anthropology 5
Economics, General 9
Political Science and Government, General 43
Sociology 16
Theology and religious vocations 3 38
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 9
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 0
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 3 21
Theology/Theological Studies 0 8
Visual and performing arts 48 4
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6
Arts Management 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
Music, General 0
Photography 5
Visual and Performing Arts, General 25
 
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