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Seattle University, or SU, is a nonprofit Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1891 as the School of the Immaculate Conception by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). It continues to operate as a Jesuit institution. The U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2008" ranks Seattle University at the 6th place out of all the schools in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs.
Seattle University offers more than 40 bachelor's degree programs and over 20 graduate degree programs, along with a law school and a doctoral program in education. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
The university's sports teams are nicknamed the Redhawks.
Students attend Seattle University in Seattle, Washington, a large city. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Seattle University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Seattle University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in law and business and management.
Seattle University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 620. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Seattle University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 7,109 students at the school (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Seattle University. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Pacific West Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world."
More complete details are provided below.
Seattle University
900 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122-4340
General Phone: (206) 296-6000
Admissions Phone: (206) 296-2000
Financial Aid Phone: (206) 296-2000
http://www.seattleu.edu
Seattle University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 563 | business management, finance, accounting, international business, marketing, non-profit management, electronic commerce, managerial economics, ... |
| Law | 350 | law, foreign lawyers |
| Education And Teaching | 238 | teacher ed, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, higher education administration, ESL instruction, adult education, special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 212 | English, political science, international studies, humanities, liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, history, sociology, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 116 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, mental health nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 113 | psychology, school psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 82 | pastoral counseling, philosophy, ministry, theology, religion |
| Family And Social Work | 70 | public administration, social work, social service professions |
| Science | 65 | biology, physical sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | computer science, software engineering |
| Media | 52 | mass communication, journalism, public relations, communication studies |
| Engineering | 47 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering |
| Fine Arts | 24 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and safety, criminal science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 16 | sonography and ultrasound tech, clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Art Studies | 6 | visual and performing arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Medicine | 1 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Seattle University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 986 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 636 | 21 |
| First-professional degree | 359 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 31 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 16 | 2 |
| First-professional certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Seattle University had a total enrollment of 7,109 students (6,442 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 55% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| First Professional | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 55% |
| California | 8% |
| Oregon | 8% |
| Hawaii | 7% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Montana | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Guam | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Seattle University offers campus housing for 1,600 of its 6,442 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Seattle, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,339 | 2,935 | 68% | 763 | 26% |
| Men | 1,606 | 1,054 | 66% | 297 | 28% |
| Women | 2,733 | 1,881 | 69% | 466 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (206) 296-2000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,905 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,905 |
| Room and board | $ 7,158 |
| Room charge | $ 4,653 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,505 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,215 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,397 |
Financial Aid:
Seattle University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (206) 296-2000
Seattle University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $106,602 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $86,410 | 4 | $51,150 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $93,704 | 19 | $90,526 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 67 | $72,503 | 55 | $68,266 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $63,496 | 48 | $52,757 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $49,445 | 19 | $52,111 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $40,703 | 4 | $36,432 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 11 | $47,442 | 21 | $40,877 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 176 | $72,115 | 166 | $60,248 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pacific West Conference |
| Track | Pacific West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34 | 53 | 87 |
| Basketball | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Track | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 39 | 59 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Seattle University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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