Seattle University

Seattle University

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Criminal Justice
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Ultrasound
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • Jesuit
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Seattle University offers direct entry admission, meaning you can apply directly to your intended major, or select Undeclared. Some programs, have additional requirements or prerequisites; we encourage you to review them here before applying.

First-Year Application Deadlines:
Early Action: November 15 (hear back by late December)
Regular Decision: January 15 (hear back by early March)

The application fee is $60; fee waivers are available for those who qualify.

We review each student holistically and look forward to learning more about you through your application.

Transfer

If you’re currently in high school—even if you’re taking college classes or earning college credit—you’ll apply as a first-year student, not a transfer.

You’re a transfer student only if you’ve already graduated from high school and enrolled in college-level coursework at a regionally accredited college or university.

Seattle University does not accept the Common Application for transfer admission. If that’s you, learn more about applying via the Seattle University Transfer Application here.

The application fee is $60; fee waivers are available.

Additional Information

At Seattle University, we’re committed to making a transformative education accessible and affordable. In 2024–25, 100% of first-time, first-year students were offered financial aid through a combination of merit scholarships, SU need-based grants, federal and state aid, and work study. The average total award was over $44,000 annually.

Visit us

Visiting Seattle University is one of the best ways to get a feel for our campus, community, and location in the heart of the Emerald City (Seattle's nickname for our gorgeous, year round greenery). We offer campus tours, info sessions, and special events throughout the year. You’ll meet current students, explore our academic spaces, and discover what it means to be part of a Jesuit university that values justice, innovation, and belonging.

Seattle University has exponentially expanded my worldview. It has given me the tools to examine social issues, relationships, literature, art, sciences and myself, so that I can move through my life more mindfully and more justly.

Ali Alderman, Arts Leadership, Class of 2020
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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

901 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122-1090, United States of America

Phone number

(206) 220-8040

Region

West

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