LIFE CHANGING EDUCATION IN A WORLD CLASS CITY
4,200 undergraduate students, 7,200 total students
65+ majors
STEP AWAY FROM THE CROWD
Transform into a leader who can bring positive change to the world. Achieve growth through academic excellence and fun.
Skip anonymous classrooms packed with students. Skip conversations with professors who don’t know your name. Skip the cookie-cutter future. Come to the heart of Seattle, where Seattle University is waiting for you.
GET TO KNOW OUR CLASSROOMS
Walk into a class at Seattle University and it might surprise you. Here we have students building unmanned drones, collecting data at a Salish Sea field station and creating solutions to problems for Seattle-area companies. Undergraduate students partner with faculty members to conduct publishable research and to learn beyond a textbook.
But the most important thing about our classrooms is where they’ll take you next. Want to work at a Fortune 500 company?
Our alumni hold internships and jobs at Microsoft, Nordstrom, Harborview Medical Center and other industry-leading employers. Want attend a top graduate school? Our students go on to graduate studies at top schools across the country.
Nursing Laboratory
100% classes taught by faculty
18 average class size 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Learn more about Dr. Whidbey’s research with undergraduate students.
CHRISTOPHER WHIDBEY, PhD, ‘10 Associate Professor, Chemistry
GET TO KNOW
OUR PROFESSORS
Our dedicated professors are not just educators—they are collaborators, industry leaders and, most of all, champions for your success.
Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get plenty of personal attention. You’ll also get the chance to participate in undergraduate research under the guidance of these same teachers. Later that translates into better recommendations for graduate school and more thoughtful placements for internships.
Want to be part of a research project? We have plenty of opportunities so you can gain experience as an undergrad.
91% of classes have fewer than 40 students
total faculty
GET TO KNOW OUR MAJORS
Build critical thinking, global awareness and ethical leadership skills with our required Core Curriculum. Spanning four years and 12 courses, you’ll hone your academic skills while becoming an interdisciplinary thinker ready to meet future challenges.
MAJORS
Accounting+
Anthropology and Sociology+
Art and Visual Culture Studies
Asian Studies+
Biochemistry
Biology+
Business Administration+
Business Analytics
Business Economics
Business and Law (3+3 dual degree)
Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemical Science+
Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
Communication and Media+
• Communication Studies
• Journalism
• Strategic Communication
Computer Engineering+
Computer Science+
Creative Writing+
Criminal Justice and Criminology+
• Criminology Theory
• Law
Design
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Economics+
Education (see Humanities for Teaching and Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies)
Electrical Engineering+
English+
• Creative Writing
• Literature
Environmental Science+
Environmental Studies+
• Ecological Systems
• Environmental Education and Communication
• Politics, Policy and Justice
• Urban Sustainability
Film and Media+
Finance+
Forensic Psychology
Forensic Science
French+
History+
Humanities*+
Humanities for Teaching**
• Elementary Education (K-8)
Interdisciplinary Arts
• Arts Leadership
• Music
• Photography
• Theatre
• Visual Art
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
• Elementary Education (K-8)
International Studies+
Kinesiology
MINORS (see above for majors also offered as minors)
African and African American Studies
Arts Leadership
Catholic Studies
Chinese
Data Science
Ethics
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Pre-Health
Global Business
Japanese
Latin American and Latinx Studies
LGBTQ Studies
Medieval and Modern Studies
Nonprofit and Public Administration
Management+
Marine and Conservation Biology
Marketing+
Mathematics+
• Applied
• Pure
Mechanical Engineering+
Modern Languages and Cultures
Nursing
Philosophy+
Photography
• Documentary Photography
Physics+
Political Science+
• Legal Studies
Pre-Business
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Science
Psychology+
Public Affairs
ROTC
Social Work
Spanish+
Theatre
Theology and Religious Studies+
• Christian Theology
• Comparative Religion
Undeclared (Academic Pathways)
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies+
Pre-Law, Law Scholars and 3+3 Law Program
Personal Branding in Sport and Entertainment
Social Welfare
Theatre Performance
Theatre Production
Visual Art
Writing Studies
+Also offered as a minor.
*Applicants to Humanities should have no more than 45 transferable credits completed at the time of enrollment.
**Applicants to Humanities for Teaching should have no more than 60 transferable credits completed at the time of enrollment.
GET TO KNOW
OUR CAMPUS
Seattle University’s 55-acre campus is considered one of the most sustainable in the United States. That translates into a lush, green space with plenty of trees and places to lounge outdoors.
But SU’s stellar reputation is not just about our amazing outdoor spaces. It’s about our reflective spaces ready for your quiet contemplation. It’s about our makerspaces ready for your creativity. It’s about every corner of campus—from our athletic fields to our classrooms— that awakens when students become Redhawks.
PUGET SOUND
Our location is unbeatable for professional formation. It provides access and ample opportunities for internships and careers at some of the largest companies in the world.
YOUR HOME IN THE CITY:
RESIDENT HOUSING & DINING
Even the most experienced city dweller needs a home base. So we ask first- and second-year students to stay on-campus unless they’re living with family. With nine residential options available to different levels of undergraduates, you’ll find housing that grows with your needs.
We also have six dining locations on campus, where you can choose from dozens of options. Grab an orange blossom iced coffee for an afternoon treat, then stop for some fresh sushi or a wood fired pizza after classes are done. With a focus on variety, nutrition and sustainability, you’ll find plenty to tempt your taste buds.
Our centrally located residential campus gives you the best of all worlds—a caring community that feels like home, steps away from everything Seattle has to offer.
Intramural Football
REDHAWKS SOAR
With 20 varsity teams competing in NCAA Division I and the Western Athletic Conference, Redhawks have plenty to cheer about. Our gifted student athletes have brought home more than 60 conference championships over the past 10 years, with thousands of Redhawks cheering them on. We’re also preparing for our July 2025 return to the West Coast Conference, where Redhawks will face rivals new and old.
Not a student athlete? We have 17 club sports and intramural sports leagues with tournaments offered year-round. Whatever your skill level, we welcome you to participate in the joy athletics can bring.
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60% students from diverse groups
AANAPISI
Asian American and Native
American Pacific IslanderServing Institution
50% students from outside Washington
S’morescoming in the Quad during Homecoming Week
GET TO KNOW OUR STUDENTS
You’re an individual here, but you’ll never feel alone. Seattle University actively seeks students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that bringing together people with unique perspectives makes our classrooms—and your college experience—richer.
Plus, we have more than 150 student-run clubs representing a wide-range of interests. You’ll form lifelong friendships with classmates from all over as you join in fun campus traditions and student activities on- and off-campus.
Xuan Annual Culture Show sponsored by the Vietnamese Student Association
GET TO KNOW
YOURSELF
Knowing yourself is the work of a lifetime. So, choose a proven method of self-discovery that’s been shaping individuals for nearly 500 years.
Jesuit education is the roadmap you can use to explore your beliefs, your identity and your passions. Later these values can inform your goals and help you make your deepest passion part of your life’s work.
Since everyone—professors, staff and fellow students—are on the same journey, you’ll find an inclusive community that’s ready to help you realize your full potential.
Seattle University is where you can nourish your mind, but also shape the person you want to be.
1 of 27
Jesuit, Catholic universities in the U.S.
1 of 175
Jesuit higher education institutions worldwide
500 year tradition
GET TO KNOW SEATTLE
Seattle isn’t a college town, but it’s perfect for college students. It’s a global city—a known tech hub that draws thousands of people to the area. It’s the home of Microsoft, Starbucks and Costco.
But Seattle isn’t just for tech or business majors. It’s where musicians come to write award-winning songs. It’s where artists come to refine their work. It’s where activists, athletes and environmentalists all come to contribute to this vibrant, bustling city.
Catch a streetcar to the International District for an amazing bahn mi or to Lumen Field to cheer on the Mariners. Stroll across Alki Beach or see a new band at The Showbox. Whatever your interests, Seattle has something for you.
GET TO KNOW
YOUR FUTURE
Since 1891, Seattle University has worked to create an environment that encourages questioning the status quo—while thinking critically and acting ethically.
Seattle University finds the needs of our students and works to meet them. And right now, we know that students need a rigorous education that will prepare them to meet their futures. So, whether you want to go to graduate school, law school or immediately start your new career, we have the classes and internships to make it possible.
An exciting future await you, here at SU and beyond.
Best Colleges in Washington by Salary Potential (Payscale 2023)
90,000
SU alumni and 30M+ Jesuit university alumni worldwide
97% placement rate (employed, serve or in grad school within 6 months of graduation)
FUND YOUR FUTURE
TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
We want you to invest in your future with clarity and support. Let us help you navigate the financial aid process and find a clear path toward your academic and professional goals.
A high-quality education is a big investment and we’re committed to investing in you—not just for one year, either. The institutional gift aid that we include in your financial aid package is guaranteed for the years you’re eligible. It’s financial support you can plan on.
TUITION & FEES (2024-2025)
LIVING WITH ON-CAMPUS PARENTS/RELATIVES
Tuition (12-20 credits)
Room and Board
Expenses
Total Cost of Attendance
Amounts based on 2024-25 costs.
$55,620
$15,702
$5,582
$76,904
To see a more specific breakdown of costs and fees, please visit seattleu.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-fees.
$55,620
$5,742
$5,582
$66,944
97% of undergraduates received aid in 2023-24
$44,573 average aid award per first-year recipient in 2023-24
$16-34k first-year, per year merit scholarship range
GET TO KNOW
OUR PROCESS
Considering what you want your future to be? Seattle University is built to answer that question while helping you make your current dreams a reality.
So, take the next step. Plan a visit, ask a question or go ahead and apply. Follow these three simple steps to become a Redhawk:
1 . START YOUR APPLICATION
We accept the Common Application for first-year applicants or the Seattle University Transfer Application for transfer applicants.
2 .
REVIEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT MATERIALS
Request transcripts and recommendations and write essays per your program application requirements. Submitting test scores is optional. Pay the $60 fee or request a waiver.
3.
REVIEW AND SUBMIT
Double-check your application for completeness, submit it by the deadline and monitor your status through the Redhawk Applicant Portal, where you may see requests for additional documentation.
More detailed instructions, including application deadlines, can be found at seattleu.edu/apply
ENVISION YOUR FUTURE
Come see our beautiful, modern campus and meet our helpful Admissions team. Daily campus tours and admissions events take place year-round.
Go to seattleu.edu/visit to RSVP or check out our virtual tour.
Photo by David Sundberg, ESTO
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Undergraduate Viewbook for 2024-2025
Cover photo by David Sundberg, ESTO