Acres in the Heart of Seattle
Nestled in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, our campus is a green haven within the vibrancy of the city.
Undergraduate, Graduate and Certificate Programs
Change the course of your life by expanding both your worldview and career prospects.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Get individual attention in class while learning from teachers who know their students by name.
Success Rate
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.]
Incoming First-Time-In-College Students
Nearly 1/3 of SU's FTIC students were underrepresented minorities in 2023.
First-Time-In-College Students Receive Pell Grants
Incoming 2023 FTIC students received grant to help further their education.
Top 16% Among All Colleges and Universities
We are ranked highly among universities in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021.
Return on Investment
Most undergrads will benefit over their careers $1m+ (vs. the cost of tuition).
Higher Earnings
When compared to average earnings 10 years after graduation. —NACE
100% Commitment
Seattle University fully divested from fossil fuels as of June 30, 2023.
Economically Diverse University in WA
The College-Access Index noted that we're the most economically diverse selective university in Washington.
Student Clubs
Get involved through more than 180 student clubs, organizations & communities.
Total Number of Events During the 2022-23 Academic Year
From speakers to concerts to our traditions, campus fully embraces life outside of the classroom.
Total Students Using ConnectSU
Students rely on ConnectSU for campus events, clubs, organizations, news and more.
50% Admission Rate
For Master's in School Counseling Program
Placement Rate
For graduates of Master's in School Counseling Program
In-School Placement Post-Graduation
For graduates of online Master's in School Counseling Program
Online Master's in School Counseling Program
Modeled After CACREP Best Practices
Educational Specialist in School Psychology
Nationally Accredited & Recognized by NASP
67471
Average starting salary for business majors
Placement Rate
For graduates of Albers School of Business and Economics
Top 5% World Business Schools & AACSB accredited
Albers School of Business and Economics
Top 25% in Science & Engineering
Seattle University ranks #42 in the nation —U.S. News & World Report, 2023
In National Universities Category
College of Science & Engineering is ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report, 2023.
Women
Our average of women STEM students more than doubles the national average of only 23%.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Build strong connections with nationally recognized STEM faculty.
Over 85% Of Labs Led By Faculty
Biology students learn crucial hands-on research skills while guided by field experts.
Of Undergraduate Students
Participate in on-campus research, summer research or an industry-sponsored project.
Of Graduate Students
Identify as members of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities
47% Of Graduate Students
Are first-generation graduate students.
Top 10% School
SU is a top school for international students.—College Factual, 2021
International Students
From more than 80 countries attend Seattle University
Over 10% Of Our Student Body
Are international students
80+ Countries
We attract students from around the world.
SU’s International Student Population
Includes 318 undergraduate and 459 graduate students
Women Civil Engineering Students
Vs. national average of 27% of women civil engineering students. —ASEE, 2022
Of SU Civil Engineering Students
Identify as People of Color vs. national average of 38% —ASEE, 2021—ASEE, 2021
Employment Rate
For Masters in Computer Science graduates
World's First
Master of Software Engineering degree awarded by Seattle University in 1982
Job Placement
For Bachelor's of Environmental Science graduates
Indentify As A Person of Color
In our undergraduate Environmental Science department vs. 38% nationally
Top 15% Highest Paid
Seattle U Communication and Media Studies Graduates —College Factual, 2020
Top 15% Liberal Arts School
Seattle University is among the best in the nation. —College Factual, 2024
Ranked In Top 10%
For English and Literature
Top 15% Best for Non-Traditional Students
Bachelor's of Humanities in the College of Arts & Sciences
96% Of Undergraduate Students Receive Financial Aid
From merit scholarships to award packages, we support student success.
68% Of Graduate Students Receive Financial Aid
Financial support is available as you make an investment in your career.
Average Amount of $39k
For first-year student financial aid award
Most SU undergraduate students come from households earning less than $120K annually.
$10K Less in Loans
Our students borrow less money than the national average.
In the Nation
Best Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies —Bachelors Degree Center
Top 5% Highest Paid Graduates
Seattle University Liberal Arts Studies —College Factual, 2020
Average Class Size
Personalized learning, all courses faculty-taught
Of Classes
Are taught by faculty — not teaching assistants or graduate students
Top 50 Programs
Including Business Analytics, Finance & Accounting —U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23 Best Colleges
Top 50 Best College in U.S. for Undergrads
For 19 years running, Princeton Review has recognized the value of Seattle U.
$27M Raised in 2023
Our donor community empower the next wave of Redhawk leaders.
2023 Endowment Market Value
What this fund is worth if you were to sell its investments
$13.9M in Endowment Distributions
Fund programs & initiatives, tech, research, professorships, dept. chairs & more
Students Receiving Financial Aid
96% undergraduate & 68% of graduate
89k+ Connections
Engaged members of the SU Alumni Association
Alumni Events
Alumni maintain their connection to Seattle U through year-round events.
Alumni Communities
Our alumni communities provide opportunities for grads to enjoy & build connections.
Alumni Employers
Boeing, Amazon and Microsoft
7,200+ Enrolled Students
Total undergraduate and graduate students in six distinct colleges and schools.
Faculty and Staff Perks
Include access to Lemieux Library, SU Fitness Center, tickets to Redhawk games & more
SU Employee Educational Opportunities
Tuition benefits provide financial assistance to employees, spouses and dependents.
4 out of 5 SU Students Engage in Service Learning
3x the U.S. average—a skill 81% of HR execs say makes college grads more desirable.
90000
Total amount of Seattle University alumni
Better Career Preparedness
Our students are 10% more prepared for their careers —NACM Survey, 2022
Seattle University Athletics Teams
Competing in the Western Athletic Conference
#16 Best College Locations
In America —Niche, 2023
#1 Best College Locations
In Washington state —Niche, 2023
Seattle is #1
Most desirable U.S. city for new grads. —Axios-Gen. Lab "Next Cities Index," 2022
Of Students Participate in Community Engagement
The Sundborg Center for Community Engagement helps students connect with local needs & priorities.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Field placement courses offer small class size of no more than 12 students.
Best Social Services Jobs
Substance Abuse Counselors and Mental Health Counselors — U.S. New & World Report, 2024
Flexible Format
Study Clinical Mental Health Counseling from anywhere in the United States.
In-School Placement Post-Graduation
Online School Counseling program
Modeled After CACREP Best Practices
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs
#4 In the U.S.
Masters in School Counseling Program —College Factual, 2023
Admission Rate
For Seattle University's School Counseling program
Job Placement Rate
For Seattle University's School Counseling graduates
Most Educated City in the U.S.
College graduates put their degrees to work in Seattle. —Forbes Magazine, 2023
Of our undergraduate students
Are in recovery —SU National College Health Assessment, 2023
Only 33% of our undergrad students
Used cannabis in the last month—SU National College Health Assessment, 2023
Of SU Undergrads Who Drink Had 5 Or Less Drinks
The last time they partied —SU National College Health Assessment, 2023
2 in 5 Seattle U undergrads
Chose not to drink in the last month —SU National College Health Assessment, 2023
Of Seattle U Undergraduates
Never used cannabis —SU National College Health Assessment, 2023
2 out of 3 Undergraduates
Did not use cannabis in the past month—SU National College Health Assessment, 2023
Of Graduate Students
Identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
0.47
Are first-generation graduate students
Of Graduate Students
Have children
Number of graduate students
At Seattle University in the fall of 2023
46 Graduate Students From 46 Countries
Enrolled in the 2022-23 academic year
48 Graduate Students Studying in 48 Programs
Across the university (both degree and certificate)
Top 5% World Business Schools
Albers is among the top AACSB-accredited schools.
Job Placement Rate
For Seattle University Bachelor of Economics grads
56180
Average starting salary for Bachelor of Economics
Total number of Science & Engineering Majors
Each program is designed for research and hands-on learning.
Physics Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Students benefit from small class sizes of 8–12 & strong faculty relationships.
Projected Job Growth for Chemists
Jobs found faster than other occupations —Bureau of Labor & Statistics, 2022–23
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Smaller chemistry classes empower quality instructor interaction and support.
Median Income for Chemistry Majors
Bachelor’s degree: $71,060 / Advanced degree: $109,100 —U.S. Census Bureau, 2022
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Smaller class sizes empower quality instructor interaction and support.
Best Undergraduate Engineering Program
Study at one of the best programs in the nation. —U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Mechanical Engineering Employment Rate
SU grads were hired or entered graduate programs within six months of graduating.
#10 Highest Percentage
Of women tenured and tenure-track faculty in U.S. engineering programs
Student Research Participation
Rate of SU Science & Engineering students conducting research as undergraduates
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Smaller math class sizes empower quality instructor interaction and support.
23%+ Projected Job Growth for M.S. in Data Science
SU prepares you to work in one of the fastest growing job industries (2022-23)
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Smaller CCE class sizes empower quality instructor interaction and support.
Over 70% Internship Participation
Most Civil & Env. Engineering undergrads complete an internship during their program.
Women Enrolled in Engineering At SU in 2023-24
Vs. only 24% of women engineering majors in the U.S.
NCEES Awards
SU won more NCEES Engineering Education Awards than any other U.S. program.
Highly Satisfied Civil & Env. Engineering Seniors
Students report high satisfaction and effective preparation for their future careers.
Employed or in Grad School
A world of opportunity is open to our Civil & Environmental Engineering grads.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Smaller upper-level class sizes enable quality instructor interaction and support.
Students in Intro Biology Courses
To build your foundation of success, we offer small class size from day one.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Small engineering classes empower quality instructor interaction and support.
Best Undergraduate Engineering Program
In the nation —U.S. News & World Report Rankings, 2024
Student Research Participation
Rate of College of Science & Engineering students conducting research as undergrads
Representation in SU’s Electrical & Comp. Engineering
20% women & 27% underrepresented groups such as Hispanic, Black, Islander or Native
Part-Time MBA National Ranking
Albers School of Business and Economics —U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24
#19 in U.S.
Highly ranked Master in Business Analytics —U.S. News & World Report, 2022
Only AACSB-Accredited Online MSBA
Within the Pacific Northwest
Best Master's in Finance
According to U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Albers is AACSB Accredited
AACSB is the most widely recognized business accreditation in the world.
Seattle University in Top 5%
Of world business schools
STEM-Designated Programs
Academics the U.S. gov. identified as beneficial to students & U.S. companies.
56180
Average starting salary for Seattle University Marketing undergraduates
Job Placement Rate
For Seattle University Marketing undergraduates
SU: AACA Accredited
Accredited Education Partner of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Top 30 Master in Accounting Program
Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
MSBA in the U.S.
Highly ranked for MS in Business Analytics —U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Center of Excellence Status
From the Institute of Internal Auditors
In the Nation
Seattle University’s Leadership Executive MBA degree —U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Job Placement Rate
For Early Career MBA Graduates
12-Month Program
Complete Early Career MBA in only one year
1 in 2 Students
Receive Scholarships for the Early Career MBA program
Women In STEM at SU
42% Full-time faculty in College of Science & Engineering, along with 43% of students
15 Science & Engineering Clubs and Organizations
Like Chemistry Club, Engr. for a Sustainable World, Nat’l Society of Black Engineers
Number of Advising Center Staff Members
Get answers and gain assistance along your academic journey
20,000 Square-Foot Clinical Lab
Equipped with realistic infant, child & adult patient simulators
Seattle University is Steps Away
From major medical centers, giving students access to clinical classes
Medical Centers
Within 1 mile of campus, offering easy access to on-the-job training.
#22
Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools —College Factual, 2023
Top School in U.S.
For a Bachelor's in Criminalistics & Criminal Science —College Factual, 2024
Rhodes Scholars
Seattle University Scholars Stand Out
Truman Scholars
Seattle University Scholars Stand Out
National Science Foundation
Graduate Research Fellows
Udall Scholars
Seattle University Scholars Stand Out
Fullbright Scholars
Seattle University Scholars Stand Out
Best Undergraduate Business Program
On the West Coast —U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Best Colleges
For Accounting and Finance in Washington —Niche, 2023
Business Analytics Program in the U.S.
Among specialty undergrad Business Analytics programs —U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Top 6%
Arts & Sciences and Humanities Programs —College Factual, 2023
#5
Best Teacher Education Schools in the U.S. —College Factual, 2023
Of employers
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)
6 Dining Locations
On-campus dining offers varied & fresh meals focusing on sustainability & nutrition.
8 Residence Halls
Live & learn on campus among a community with varied locations & housing options.
2-Year
On-campus housing requirement, which makes for a present & engaged campus community.
Of Undergraduates from Outside WA State
We attract students from far & wide, enriching our community with new people to meet.
Top 10% Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Seattle University is among the best 272 College ROTC programs across the nation.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Awards
Recognizes officers representing Gen. MacArthur’s ideals: duty, honor, country.
Full Tuition Coverage
Upon meeting contracting standards (courseload, physical fitness and medical requirements), most ROTC students have their tuition paid in full by the Army.
Varsity Athletic Teams
Competing in NCAA Division I and the Western Athletic Conference
New Transfer Students in 2022
SU has the largest transfer student population of any private university in WA state.
Average Age
Of Seattle University transfer students
Transfer From Outside Washington State
SU attracts transfer students from far & wide
500 Parks
Seattle is home to hundreds of parks to explore.
Great Coffee Spots
Within one mile of campus
Fortune 500 Companies in Puget Sound Area
Ten within walking distance of campus
17 Club Sports
With intramural sports leagues and tournaments offered year round
Top 25
Most Innovative Law Schools —National Jurist/PreLaw 2020-23
A+
Racial Justice —National Jurist/PreLaw 2020-23
A
Diversity, International Law, Business Law —National Jurist/PreLaw 2020-23
A-
Criminal, Tax, Employment & Labor —National Jurist/Prelaw, 2020-23
A-
Human Rights, Family & Child Law/Practical Training —National Jurist/Prelaw, 2020-23
Externship Sites
Providing students valuable legal work experience while earning academic credit
Of JD Law Students
Identify as members of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities
Of JD Law Students
Are first-generation students
Of JD Law Students
Identify as members of LGBTQ+ community
SU Students
Participated in tutoring, study groups, workshops and consultations in 2022-23.
Active Learning Hours
We supported thousands of hours of studying, improving learning strategies in 2022-23.
Of Students Surveyed
Felt encouraged and supported while using our services, 2022-23.