Seattle University
Founded 1891
President Eduardo Peñalver (President)
Fees USD 49,203
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Seattle University is a private Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1891 in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Enrolling 7,000 students in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities, Seattle University is known for law, nursing, business (Albers School of Business), engineering, and social justice programs with unparalleled access to Seattle’s tech giants, nonprofits, and innovation ecosystem.
Schools
- School of Law — Top-80 US law school; strong environmental and public interest law
- Albers School of Business and Economics — AACSB-accredited; Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing connections
- College of Nursing — CCNE-accredited nursing for Seattle’s healthcare market
- College of Science and Engineering — ABET-accredited; growing CS programs in Seattle’s tech hub
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~70% | Tuition: ~$49,203