Nestled in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, our campus is a green haven within the vibrancy of the city.

Seattle University fully divested from fossil fuels as of June 30, 2023.

The College-Access Index noted that we're the most economically diverse selective university in Washington.

Get involved through more than 180 student clubs, organizations & communities.

Students rely on ConnectSU for campus events, clubs, organizations, news and more.

Master's in School Counseling Program —College Factual, 2024

Change the course of your life by expanding both your worldview and career prospects.

Modeled After CACREP Best Practices

Get individual attention in class while learning from teachers who know their students by name.

Most Redhawks are employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation. [home page: started a career-related activity—ranging from grad school to an office job—six months after graduation.]

One-third of SU's FTIC students were underrepresented minorities in 2023.

Incoming 2023 FTIC students received grants to help further their education.

We are ranked highly among universities in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021.

Most undergrads will benefit over their careers $1m+ (vs. the cost of tuition).

When compared to average earnings 10 years after graduation. —NACE

From speakers to concerts to our traditions, campus fully embraces life outside of the classroom.

For graduates of Master's in School Counseling Program

For graduates of online Master's in School Counseling Program

Nationally Accredited & Recognized by NASP

School Psychologist —U.S. News &World Report, 2024

Average starting salary for business majors

For Master's in School Counseling Program

For graduates of Albers School of Business and Economics

Albers School of Business and Economics

For Master's of Science in Finance—U.S. News & World Report, 2023

Seattle University ranks #42 in the nation —U.S. News & World Report, 2023

College of Science & Engineering is ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report, 2023.

Our average of women STEM students more than doubles the national average of only 23%.

Build strong connections with nationally recognized STEM faculty. 

Biology students learn crucial hands-on research skills while guided by field experts.

Participate in on-campus research, summer research or an industry-sponsored project.

U.S. News & World Report, Best Jobs 2022

Identify as members of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities

Are first-generation graduate students.

SU is a top school for international students.—College Factual, 2021

From more than 80 countries attend Seattle University

Are international students

We attract students from around the world.

Includes 318 undergraduate and 459 graduate students

Identify as People of Color vs. national average of 38% —ASEE, 2021—ASEE, 2021

U.S. News & World Report Rankings, 2024

For Bachelor's of Environmental Science graduates

Vs. national average of 27% of women civil engineering students. —ASEE, 2022

For Masters in Computer Science graduates

Master of Software Engineering degree awarded by Seattle University in 1982

In our undergraduate Environmental Science department vs. 38% nationally

For a Bachelor's in Digital Communication —College Factual, 2024

Seattle U Communication and Media Studies Graduates —College Factual, 2020

Field placement courses offer small class size of no more than 12 students.

Seattle University is among the best in the nation. —College Factual, 2024

For English and Literature

Bachelor's of Humanities in the College of Arts & Sciences

From merit scholarships to award packages, we support student success.

Financial support is available as you make an investment in your career.

For first-year student financial aid award

Most SU undergraduate students come from households earning less than $120K annually.

Our students borrow less money than the national average.

Best Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies —Bachelors Degree Center

Seattle University Liberal Arts Studies —College Factual, 2020

Best Integrative Studies

Personalized learning, all courses faculty-taught

Are taught by faculty — not teaching assistants or graduate students

Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022

Including Business Analytics, Finance & Accounting —U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23 Best Colleges

For 19 years running, Princeton Review has recognized the value of Seattle U.

Our donor community empower the next wave of Redhawk leaders. 

Number of unique donors who supported SU in 2023

Donated by individuals and organizations in 2023

What this fund is worth if you were to sell its investments

Fund programs & initiatives, tech, research, professorships, dept. chairs & more

Joined forces to contribute $1,780,819 in 2023

To support undergraduate & graduate scholarship funds

To 232 distinct undergraduate & graduate scholarships

96% undergraduate & 68% of graduate

Engaged members of the SU Alumni Association

Alumni maintain their connection to Seattle U through year-round events.

Our alumni communities provide opportunities for grads to enjoy & build connections.

Boeing, Amazon and Microsoft

Total undergraduate and graduate students in six distinct colleges and schools.

Include access to Lemieux Library, SU Fitness Center, tickets to Redhawk games & more

Tuition benefits provide financial assistance to employees, spouses and dependents.

3x the U.S. average—a skill 81% of HR execs say makes college grads more desirable.

Total amount of Seattle University alumni

Our students are 10% more prepared for their careers —NACM Survey, 2022

Competing in the Western Athletic Conference 

In America —Niche, 2023

In Washington state —Niche, 2023

Most desirable U.S. city for new grads. —Axios-Gen. Lab "Next Cities Index," 2022

In Washington state —Niche, 2024

The Sundborg Center for Community Engagement helps students connect with local needs & priorities.

For Clinical Mental Health Counseling program

Substance Abuse Counselors and Mental Health Counselors — U.S. New & World Report, 2024

Study Clinical Mental Health Counseling from anywhere in the United States.

Online School Counseling program

Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs 

Masters in School Counseling Program —College Factual, 2023

For Seattle University's School Counseling program

For Seattle University's School Counseling graduates

College graduates put their degrees to work in Seattle. —Forbes Magazine, 2023

Are in recovery —SU National College Health Assessment, 2023

Used cannabis in the last month—SU National College Health Assessment, 2023

The last time they partied —SU National College Health Assessment, 2023

Chose not to drink in the last month —SU National College Health Assessment, 2023

Never used cannabis —SU National College Health Assessment, 2023

Did not use cannabis in the past month—SU National College Health Assessment, 2023

Identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)

Are first-generation graduate students

Have children

At Seattle University in the fall of 2023

Enrolled in the 2022-23 academic year

Across the university (both degree and certificate)

Albers is among the top AACSB-accredited schools.

For Seattle University Bachelor of Economics grads

Average starting salary for Bachelor of Economics

Each program is designed for research and hands-on learning.

Students benefit from small class sizes of 8–12 & strong faculty relationships.

Jobs found faster than other occupations —Bureau of Labor & Statistics, 2022–23

Smaller chemistry classes empower quality instructor interaction and support.

Chemistry among most lucrative majors —CNBC

Bachelor’s degree: $71,060 / Advanced degree: $109,100 —U.S. Census Bureau, 2022

Smaller class sizes empower quality instructor interaction and support.

Study at one of the best programs in the nation. —U.S. News & World Report, 2024

SU grads were hired or entered graduate programs within six months of graduating.

Of women tenured and tenure-track faculty in U.S. engineering programs

Rate of SU Science & Engineering students conducting research as undergraduates

Smaller math class sizes empower quality instructor interaction and support.

SU prepares you to work in one of the fastest growing job industries (2022-23)

Smaller CCE class sizes empower quality instructor interaction and support.

Most Civil & Env. Engineering undergrads complete an internship during their program.

Vs. only 24% of women engineering majors in the U.S.

SU won more NCEES Engineering Education Awards than any other U.S. program.

Students report high satisfaction and effective preparation for their future careers.

A world of opportunity is open to our Civil & Environmental Engineering grads.

Smaller upper-level class sizes enable quality instructor interaction and support.

To build your foundation of success, we offer small class size from day one. 

Small engineering classes empower quality instructor interaction and support.

In the nation —U.S. News & World Report Rankings, 2024

20% women & 27% underrepresented groups such as Hispanic, Black, Islander or Native

Highly ranked Master in Business Analytics —U.S. News & World Report, 2022

Rate of College of Science & Engineering students conducting research as undergrads

Albers School of Business and Economics —U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24

Within the Pacific Northwest

According to U.S. News & World Report, 2024

AACSB is the most widely recognized business accreditation in the world.

Of world business schools

Academics the U.S. gov. identified as beneficial to students & U.S. companies.

Average starting salary for Seattle University Marketing undergraduates

For Seattle University Marketing undergraduates

For business, management & marketing —College Factual, 2024

Accredited Education Partner of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World Report

Highly ranked for MS in Business Analytics —U.S. News & World Report, 2023

From the Institute of Internal Auditors 

Seattle University’s Leadership Executive MBA degree —U.S. News & World Report, 2024

For Early Career MBA Graduates

Complete Early Career MBA in only one year

Receive Scholarships for the Early Career MBA program

42% Full-time faculty in College of Science & Engineering, along with 43% of students

Like Chemistry Club, Engr. for a Sustainable World, Nat’l Society of Black Engineers

Get answers and gain assistance along your academic journey

Equipped with realistic infant, child & adult patient simulators

From major medical centers, giving students access to clinical classes

Within 1 mile of campus, offering easy access to on-the-job training.

For a Bachelor's in Nursing —College Factual, 2024

Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools —College Factual, 2023

For a Bachelor's in Criminalistics & Criminal Science —College Factual, 2024

Seattle University Scholars Stand Out

Seattle University Scholars Stand Out

Graduate Research Fellows

Seattle University Scholars Stand Out

Seattle University Scholars Stand Out

On the West Coast —U.S. News & World Report, 2023

For Accounting and Finance in Washington —Niche, 2023

Among specialty undergrad Business Analytics programs —U.S. News & World Report, 2023

Arts & Sciences and Humanities Programs —College Factual, 2023

Best Teacher Education Schools in the U.S. —College Factual, 2023

Agree that candidates’ capacity to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major. (Association of American Colleges & Universities)

Faculty from diverse groups

Most of our classes are smaller than 30 students.

On-campus dining offers varied & fresh meals focusing on sustainability & nutrition.

Live & learn on campus among a community with varied locations & housing options.

On-campus housing requirement, which makes for a present & engaged campus community.

We attract students from far & wide, enriching our community with new people to meet.

Seattle University is among the best 272 College ROTC programs across the nation.

Recognizes officers representing Gen. MacArthur’s ideals: duty, honor, country.

Upon meeting contracting standards (courseload, physical fitness and medical requirements), most ROTC students have their tuition paid in full by the Army.

Competing in NCAA Division I and the Western Athletic Conference

SU has the largest transfer student population of any private university in WA state.

Of Seattle University transfer students

SU attracts transfer students from far & wide

Seattle is home to hundreds of parks to explore.

Within one mile of campus

Ten within walking distance of campus

With intramural sports leagues and tournaments offered year round

Most Innovative Law Schools —National Jurist/PreLaw 2020-23

Racial Justice —National Jurist/PreLaw 2020-23

Diversity, International Law, Business Law —National Jurist/PreLaw 2020-23

Criminal, Tax, Employment & Labor —National Jurist/Prelaw, 2020-23

Human Rights, Family & Child Law/Practical Training —National Jurist/Prelaw, 2020-23

Providing students valuable legal work experience while earning academic credit

Identify as members of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities

Are first-generation students

Identify as members of LGBTQ+ community

Participated in tutoring, study groups, workshops and consultations in 2022-23.

We supported thousands of hours of studying, improving learning strategies in 2022-23.

Felt encouraged and supported while using our services, 2022-23.