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Founded in 1891 as a Jesuit Catholic men's college, Seattle University has grown in size and stature to become the largest and most diverse independent university in the Pacific Northwest, with a student population of more than 6,800.
Seattle University's 48-acre campus houses eight schools: Arts and Sciences, Science and Engineering, Nursing, Education, Theology and Ministry, Law, Business and Economics, and the Matteo Ricci College. The 2004 U.S. News and World Report ranks Seattle University among the top 10 schools in the west that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs, and Seattle University is among the Princeton Review's list of the top colleges in the United States.
In its 113-year history, Seattle University has been consistent in its commitment to academic excellence. Teaching, strengthened by active scholarship, is the faculty priority. Small class sizes, and the personal attention given by Seattle University professors and administrators, help students meet the rigorous demands of the curriculum.
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One of 28 Jesuit Catholic universities in the U.S., Seattle University draws upon the Jesuit educational philosophy to develop critical thinkers and compassionate leaders able to promote a more just and humane world.
Seattle University's location in the heart of a great city and dynamic region provides learning, service, cultural and career opportunities for students. With the university's emphasis on experiential learning, students enhance their classroom experience by working on projects with local companies, interning in local schools or hospitals, participating in study-abroad programs, and other learning opportunities.
The true measure of the university's excellence is the success of its graduates. Seattle University's 43,000 alumni include distinguished individuals in business, public affairs, education, the performing arts, athletics, science and technology, and other fields.