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US News Ranking

#151

QS Rank

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Undergraduate

Graduate

Undergraduate Rankings 6

College Lists

Best Value Schools #88

Business

Accounting #33

Business Analytics #16

Finance #42

Marketing #24

Nursing & Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Nursing #94

Graduate Rankings 0

No graduate ranking records available.

Seattle University is a Jesuit university in the heart of Seattle with notable strengths in business, nursing, social sciences, and selected STEM areas. Its urban location gives students meaningful access to internships, nonprofit engagement, and Pacific Northwest employers.

The university tends to fit students who want a private university experience with strong advising, a socially conscious campus ethos, and direct connection to the opportunities of a growing innovation-focused city.

What are Seattle University looking for?

Students who can pair solid academics with service orientation, urban curiosity, and clear interest in how Seattle’s professional ecosystem supports their goals.

Admissions Statistics

YEAR

Overall Accept. Rate

Regular Decision Accept. Rate

Regular Decision Apps Accepted

Regular Decision Apps Received

Early Decision / Action Accept. Rate

Percent of Class Filled by Early Apps

Early Decision / Action Apps Received

Early Decision / Action Apps Accepted

Expected Number of Students to Enroll

Total Apps Received

Total Apps Accepted

2023

76.0%

6,826

8,976

6,826

ADMISSION INFORMATION

APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES

ED2

Rolling

July 31

After Jan 25 space-available

Additional essay questions of the application.

Seattle University

state

TUITION

$57,825.00

ACCEPTANCE RATE

76.0%

Enrollment: Undergraduate | STUDENTS

| 7,200

Academics & Testing Range

SAT: Test-optional; 1160–1360 if submitted | ACT: | GPA: 3.4–3.88

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