Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
| Online | seattleu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Seattle U is rated within the top 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Seattle University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#129 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#106 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Washington
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Washington
#288 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1350 |
| ACT | 23/30 |
| GPA | 3.62 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $762 |
| Other Fees | $1,050 |
| Room and Board | $14,748 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,818 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,613 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| English and Literature | 5% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236595 IPEDS survey data for Seattle University.
Current students may use the Seattle University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025