Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.
Vision
We will be the premier independent university of the Northwest in academic quality, Jesuit Catholic inspiration, and service to society.
Values
* Care
We put the good of students first.
* Academic Excellence
We value excellence in learning with great teachers who are active scholars.
* Diversity
We celebrate educational excellence achieved through diversity.
* Faith
We treasure our Jesuit Catholic ethos and the enrichment from many faiths of our university community.
* Justice
We foster a concern for justice and the competence to promote it.
* Leadership
We seek to develop responsible leaders committed to the common good.
Seattle University is a nonprofit Jesuit Catholic university in the United States. Located on Seattle, Washington's First Hill, it was founded in 1891 as the School of the Immaculate Conception by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), and continues to operate as a Jesuit institution. Today, Seattle University is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2008" ranks Seattle University 6th out of schools in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs.
Seattle University was founded by Father Victor Garrand and Father Adrian Sweere in downtown Seattle, and has served as both a high school and college. In 1893, construction started on the First Hill campus. The school moved to First Hill in 1898 and changed its name to Seattle College, at which point the high school became a separate institution now known as Seattle Preparatory School. In 1909, the college awarded its first bachelor's degrees. In 1931, Seattle College became the first Jesuit university in the country to admit female students.
At one time, the Jesuits planned to move the college to the tract of land that is now the heart of Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood, but by 1940 they decided against the move, and sold the land in 1940. Seattle College changed its name to Seattle University in 1948.
Seattle University offers 44 bachelor's degree programs and 24 graduate degree programs, plus a law school and a doctoral program in education. The university consists of eight colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Albers School of Business and Economics, the College of Education, the School of Law, Matteo Ricci College, the College of Nursing, the College of Science and Engineering, and the School of Theology and Ministry. A Seattle University education is estimated to cost $150,000, although much of this is covered by financial aid.
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| Percent of Students International: | 6% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 25% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Pacific West Conference) Track (Pacific West Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 22,905 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 5,643 | 24% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,088 | 15% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 8,957 | 91% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,868 | 67% | |
Any Aid: |
93% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 68% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 94% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 530 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 630, Math: 620 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 37% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 22 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 28, Math: 27 |
| Application Fee: | $ 45.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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I was accepted to and offered scholarships to both USF and SU. I have visited and love both, but still can't decide! I feel like I enjoy the city of Seattle a little more than San Francisco, but USF seems to be a slightly better school than SU. Also, I plan on studying Spanish, International Studies, or Theater, and want to eventually become a teacher.
Thanks!
20 months ago
Best Answer
Well between the two places I think USF and the city of San Francisco have more to offer than Seattle. That said Seattle is a lovely place to for college and to live and you can't go wrong with either, but I would lean towards USF over SU.
Good Luck!!!
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