Seattle University

Seattle University

Seattle University (SU) is a Jesuit Catholic university located in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA.

Seattle University is the largest independent university in the Northwest US, with over 7,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools, and is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.   Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 50 acres in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. More than 7,900 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges.

The Fiske Guide to Colleges has named Seattle University as a “Best Buy” school in its 2012 edition. All of the “Best Buy” schools fall into the inexpensive or moderate price category, and most have four- or five-star academics ratings.

Seattle University Rankings

• TOP 100 LAW SCHOOLS IN 2011
• TOP 200 UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAM IN 2010
• BEST EXECUTIVE M.B.A. PROGRAM – BUSINESS SCHOOL
• TOP UNDERGRADUATE FINANCE UNIVERSITY IN 2010
• TOP UNDERGRADUATE ACCOUNTING COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY IN 2010
• TOP 100 REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES RANKINGS – WEST

Seattle University Tuition and Fees

Budget for full-time student (3 quarters per year)

Tuition

Schools and Colleges of Seattle University

• Albers School of Business and Economics
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Nursing
• College of Science and Engineering
• Matteo Ricci College
• School of Law
• School of Theology and Ministry

Seattle University News

• Seattle U community rallies behind American nuns - Thu, 17 May 2012
  
  By: Holly Martinez
  

   Campus ministers lead moving tribute to nuns....

• Electricity rate increase to occur gradually over six years - Thu, 17 May 2012
  
  By: Bianca Sewake
  

  For the first time since the ‘90s, Mayor Mike McGinn announced a strategic plan for Seattle City Light on Sunday, May 6. ...

• 150 computers to be replaced, debugging continues - Thu, 17 May 2012
  
  By: Colleen Fontana
  

  Changes are coming for technology at Seattle University. ...

• 10% of college graduates end up in parents’ basement - Thu, 17 May 2012
  
  By: Holly Martinez
  

  The number of college educated individuals living with their parents is at an all-time high. According to a recent Pew Research study, one in 10 college graduates between the ages of 25 and 34 have moved back into their parents’ home. ...

• Survey addresses student health - Thu, 17 May 2012
  
  By: Caroline Ferguson
  

  Stress, anxiety, lack of sleep major problems for students. ...

• Interns report mistreatment, confusion around rights - Thu, 17 May 2012
  
  
  

  With the recent string of lawsuits concerning the internship programs of companies like Harper’s Bazaar and Fox Searchlight, some wonder whether students are walking away from their experiences with only copying and coffee-making skills. ...

• Business graduate students honor community leaders - Thu, 17 May 2012
  
  
  

  The third annual Red Wing Leadership Awards hosted by this year’s business cohort of graduate students were held on Thursday, in the Pigott Auditorium to honor three finalists and announce the winn...

• Rigorous curriculum to breach the achievement gap - Thu, 17 May 2012
  
  By: Veronica Mazzolini
  

  On May 15, Seattle University hosted “Supporting Rigorous Academic Preparation for African American Youth” where Dr. Deryl Bailey, this year’s William Allen Endowed Chairman and Distinguished Profes...

• Seattle U graduate skydives into Congressional campaign - Thu, 17 May 2012
  
  
  

  It is not surprising that many around campus do not know about Andrew Hughes, as his campaign for United States Congress, against incumbent and fellow Democrat Jim McDermott, has barely begun. ...

• Anyone can go to Harvard; Ivys offer free online classes - Thu, 17 May 2012
  
  By: Caroline Ferguson
  

  Harvard and MIT are working on that with their upcoming partnership, EdX, in order to "enhance campus-based teaching and learning and build a global community of online learners." ...