SEATTLE UNIVERSITY (Seattle U.)
- 900 Broadway
- Seattle, WA 98122
- OPEID College Code: 00379000
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- General Phone: (206) 296-6000
- President: Stephen V Sundborg
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 7,751
- College Alias: Seattle U.
- College Mascot: Redhawks
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Seattle University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.
Accreditation
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Seattle University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.seattleu.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,013 | 3,297 | 5,310 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,289 (64%) | 2,233 (68%) | 3,522 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 272 (21%) | 461 (21%) | 733 (21%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 646 | 88% |
| ACT ® Exam | 314 | 43% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 530 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | 520 | 620 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 23 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 28 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 16% | 10% | 93% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,314 | $5,942 | $5,370 | $12,883 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 28 | 16 | 22 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,820 | 1,808 | 1,769 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $29,340 | $28,260 | $26,325 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $29,340 | $28,260 | $26,325 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $29,340 | $28,260 | $26,325 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,350 | $1,305 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,805 | $8,340 | $7,860 |
| Other Expenses | $3,913 | $3,738 | $3,652 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $43,498 | $41,688 | $39,142 |
| In-State | $43,498 | $41,688 | $39,142 |
| Out of State | $43,498 | $41,688 | $39,142 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $30,780 | $29,610 | $27,630 |
| In-State | $30,780 | $29,610 | $27,630 |
| Out of State | $30,780 | $29,610 | $27,630 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $30,780 | $29,610 | $27,630 |
| In-State | $30,780 | $29,610 | $27,630 |
| Out of State | $30,780 | $29,610 | $27,630 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,751 Undergraduate: 4,306 Graduate: 3,445
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,202 Female: 4,549
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,704 Female: 2,602
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,498 Female: 1,947
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,632 Part-Time: 2,119
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,062 Part-Time: 244
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,570 Part-Time: 1,875
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 588 | 8% |
| American Indian | 90 | 1% |
| Black | 360 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,216 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 464 | 6% |
| White | 4,207 | 54% |
| Unknown | 826 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 51 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,559 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,678 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,168 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,635 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 671 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 340 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 387 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 247 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 13 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 2 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,382 | 1,071 | 311 |
| Faculty Status | 721 | 457 | 264 |
| Tenured Faculty | 199 | 182 | 17 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 678 | 416 | 262 |
| Primarily Instruction | 678 | 416 | 262 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 145 | 136 | 9 |
| Other Professionals | 234 | 218 | 16 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 325 | 301 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 220 | 200 | 20 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 73 | 70 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,354 (376) | $80,339 (198) | $71,921 (178) |
| Professor | $110,759 (66) | $113,857 (46) | $103,632 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $78,264 (138) | $80,869 (72) | $75,423 (66) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,258 (111) | $67,766 (53) | $70,621 (58) |
| Instructor | $58,588 (22) | $58,299 (7) | $58,722 (15) |
| Lecturer | $41,038 (38) | $42,375 (20) | $39,553 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,084 (17) | $92,198 (13) | $57,713 (4) |
| Professor | $111,131 (8) | $113,335 (7) | $95,700 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $82,006 (1) | $82,006 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $85,424 (3) | $91,920 (2) | $72,431 (1) |
| Instructor | $30,545 (3) | $28,916 (1) | $31,360 (2) |
| Lecturer | $60,471 (1) | $60,471 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,027 (393) | $80,037 (211) | $71,378 (182) |
| Professor | $108,615 (74) | $111,067 (53) | $102,426 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $78,184 (139) | $80,680 (73) | $75,423 (66) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,275 (114) | $68,037 (55) | $70,429 (59) |
| Instructor | $54,556 (25) | $53,969 (8) | $54,833 (17) |
| Lecturer | $41,254 (39) | $42,713 (21) | $39,553 (18) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,971,893 | $1,321,681 | $1,650,212 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 44% | 56% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 378 | 180 | 198 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 288 | 137 | 151 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| All Track Combined | 151 | 70 | 81 |
| Golf | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Soccer | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming | 43 | 21 | 22 |
| Tennis | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $53,135 | $45,319 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $32,352 | $27,493 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 43 | 20 | 23 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 74% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 67% |
| Female | 77% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | 63% |
| Black | 78% |
| Asian | 71% |
| Hispanic | 81% |
| White | 76% |
| Unknown | 64% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 52% |
| 5 Years | 71% |
| 6 Years | 74% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 7 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 11 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
