Seattle University

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 50 acres in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

More than 7,200 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges.

Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.

We will be the premier independent university of the Northwest in academic quality, Jesuit Catholic inspiration, and service to society.

Our holistic approach to education nurtures more than just the mind-- it cares for the whole person. That's why people from everywhere come to Seattle University with open minds and open hearts, ready to discover their path in life. Your time spent at Seattle University will challenge you to become a leader for a more just and humane world. SU offers support that serves you and your community.

Between the mountains, rivers and Puget Sound, students expand their horizons by exploring Seattle’s. Go from metropolitan connoisseur to mountaineer in the same day or kayak and canoe without changing zip codes.

Whether it’s how to run a nonprofit in Thailand or teaching mathematical tables at an elementary school in Seattle, our academic services support students with studies and experiences that last long after they’ve left our campus.

Rock out at Quadstock and discover the next great band. Take a hike through the paths of the Cascades to avoid the beaten ones. Spend an afternoon discovering the nooks and crannies of the shops, live entertainment venues and restaurants that make Capitol Hill a neighborhood that pulses and vibrates. Get out and do more, because what you do outside of the classroom can shape who you are inside.

With so many different cultures, religions and traditions on campus—one of the most ethnically diverse in the northwest—students learn from each other. They’ll nosh on Colombian food one night and attend Mass on another. With this unique opportunity to explore and understand the world around them, students push themselves to expand their views in order to discover and fortify their own path in life.

We empower students to engage in career exploration and experiential learning to optimize their professional and personal potential. Students will be able to identify, access, connect and build communities to cultivate their formation. This engagement also deepens self-knowledge, enabling students to choose meaningful career paths and excel in a diverse, global society.

We work to advance diversity and inclusion as a core strategic priority in comprehensive career education that is in alignment and reflects Seattle University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion mission. Whether you’re a student, alumni or hiring professional, you are welcome to connect with SU’s Career Engagement Office –a team dedicated to helping you find meaningful career and industry engagement.

At Seattle U, we encourage the holistic support of students. To facilitate the growth of the next generation of leaders, we promote the development of strong multicultural competence, faith exploration and personal development. We combine all aspects of student life to develop opportunities for development. Between academic-based communities to student activities programs, you're sure to find a niche that challenges your abilities to become the leader within you.

We know that college can be some of the most stressful days of your life. Taking care of yourself mentally, physically and emotionally will be one of the keys of success. So take some time now and then to put down that text book and have some me time.

At Seattle U, we educate the whole person to effect change that has lasting impact. We call students to do more than find answers—to keep asking the right questions and take action to help make the world more just, compassionate and sustainable.

We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career—to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.

Seattle University provides innovative and flexible programs for busy adults. The School of New & Continuing Studies offers programs, flexible course delivery, and student support services all designed for adults looking to meet their educational and career goals.

Our schedule revolves around you. We built classes, office hours and mentoring programs to work with your schedule, because developing a professional career with real-life application shouldn’t get in the way of real life. It should put you in position to better it.

It is part of our core Jesuit tradition to welcome international students to Seattle University. Our student community includes representatives from more than 75 nations, and our alumni live in nearly 100 different countries. We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career—to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.

With renowned faculty, the country's #1 Legal Writing program, a top 20 nationally ranked clinical program and more than 500 externship placements around the world, SU’s School of Law educates great lawyers to be advocates for a more just world.