Seattle University Description:
Located on a 48-acre campus in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Seattle University is a private Jesuit university that offers 61 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs. Students come from all 50 states and 76 other countries. The university ranks highly among universities in the West. Classes tend to be small with an average size of 19, and the university has a healthy 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The university has an interesting 15-course core curriculum that culminates in students applying their education to contemporary social problems. In athletics, Seattle University recently moved from Division II to Division I NCAA competition, where they compete in the Western Athletic Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 71%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 530 / 640
- SAT Math: 540 / 640
- SAT Writing: 530 / 630
- ACT Composite: 24 / 29
- ACT English: 23 / 30
- ACT Math: 24 / 28
- ACT Writing: 7 / 8
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 7,755 (4,631 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 40% Male / 60% Female
- 95% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $34,800
- Books: $1,485 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $10,296
- Other Expenses: $4,029
- Total Cost: $50,610
Seattle University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Seattle University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 98%
- Loans: 69%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $15,679
- Loans: $7,015
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, Humanities, Marketing, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 86%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 57%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 71%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Seattle University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.seattleu.edu/about_seattle_university/mission/
"Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world."
