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Seattle University

#166 in US ranking Seattle, WA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$75,128
Tuition & fees
$58,965
Avg. aid
$35,182
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%
SAT range
1200–1430
ACT range
23–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
76%
Median salary
$55,528
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Seattle University?

Seattle University's recurring student events include Quadstock, Winter Ball and International Dinner. They offer different kinds of campus gathering rather than a single university-wide tradition experienced identically by every student.

Quadstock is associated with student music and activities on the campus quad. Winter Ball is a social event, while International Dinner provides a setting for cultural exchange and community programming. Dates, organizers and formats can change from year to year; current student-activities calendars are the best way to determine what will take place during a particular term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Seattle University?

Seattle University operates undergraduate housing, including coeducational residence options, and offers campus meal plans. Housing information reports high-speed internet access in university-operated units. Living on campus is available, but an individual room assignment should not be assumed without completing the applicable housing process.

The university generally expects first- and second-year students to live on campus, subject to its published exemption rules. New students should review those rules before making an off-campus lease commitment. Housing styles and eligibility can differ for returning students, so applicants should compare residence-hall and other university housing options by academic year.

Campus dining and meal-plan choices should be considered together with a student's class schedule and housing assignment. Students planning to commute or live off campus should also check whether a meal plan is optional for them. Seattle's private rental market creates a separate set of costs - such as deposits, utilities and travel - that may not match the university's standard room-and-board estimate.

Seattle University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

253

Seattle University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
52%
Campus size
50 acres

Seattle University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Seattle University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Lemieux

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Seattle University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Seattle University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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