Seattle University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Seattle, WA
5.0 1 review

#3 Best Colleges in Washington

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,189

Location Seattle, Washington
Website seattleu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#119

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Seattle University, a private Jesuit institution established in 1891, occupies an urban 50-acre campus on First Hill in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, positioned adjacent to the city's downtown business district. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Chapel of St. Ignatius, known for its distinctive contemporary architecture. As the largest independent university in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across eight schools and colleges, with notable strengths in business, nursing, law, and engineering. Students typically reside in one of six campus residence halls during their first two years, and the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Redhawks in the Western Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Seattle U is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Seattle University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1200/1430
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/30
GPA 3.62

Acceptance Rate

76.9%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 13.6%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$56,721

Costs for Seattle University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$56,721
Books and Supplies		$792
Other Fees		$1,101
Room and Board		$15,702
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,913
Total One Year Cost		$76,229

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$60,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

71% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Seattle University are Business, Health Professions, and Social Sciences. 27% of students major in Business, 13% in Health Professions, and 8% in Social Sciences.