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Undergraduate Admissions

Explore your passions, and follow your purpose.

Prepared for Success, Prepared for Life

A Seattle University education challenges you academically while helping you grow personally and professionally.

Our intellectually rigorous approach produces highly sought-after students who are prepared for their chosen careers—and to make a difference in the world around them.

We are a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars, and our graduates have a 99-percent acceptance rate into graduate programs.

Through deep engagement with our Capitol Hill Neighborhood and Seattle’s top industries, our students stand out to prospective employers for their commitment to equity and their industry readiness.

Excellence You Can Count On

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Top 16% WALL STREET JOURNAL/TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION

The Wall Street Journal ranked Seattle University in the top 16% of all universities.

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PRINCETON REVIEW’S BEST COLLEGES FOR UNDERGRADS

For 19 years, SU has been honored as one of the best colleges for undergraduates.

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Top 50 U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT RANKED PROGRAMS

SU’s academic excellence is recognized with Top 50 programs across the university.

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First-Year Applicants

Explore the undergraduate admissions process and requirements for ​first-year applicants. You are a first-year applicant if you have not taken any college courses after high school graduation. 

FIRST-YEAR ADMISSIONS
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Transfer Applicants

Learn how to transfer credits and complete your undergraduate degree at ​Seattle University. You are a transfer student if you have taken college courses after your high school graduation. 

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS

Puts You First Personalized Education

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AVERAGE CLASS SIZE ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY

Follow your intellectual curiosity in a small, supportive classroom environment.

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STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO FOR REAL CONNECTIONS

Get individual attention from highly respected faculty who know you by name.

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CLASSES TAUGHT BY FACULTY (NOT GRADUATE STUDENTS)

Learn from passionate and professional educators committed to your growth.

Find Your Major

Know what you want to study? With 65 undergraduate degree programs and many additional minors and specializations, we have what you’re looking for—and top scholars with whom to study.

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Visit Seattle University

Come check out our beautiful 55-acre campus in the vibrant Capitol Hill Neighborhood. Visiting in person is one of the best ways to get a feel for Seattle University. Sign up for an in-person campus tour or come to one of our events. Can’t make it to campus? Watch an online info session led by an admissions counselor or check out our virtual tour.  

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What our students say

Student Seth Alterado, Class of 2024, Nursing Major

– Seth Alterado, Class of 2024, Nursing Major

“Seattle U has allowed me to find a community not only on campus, but around the general city as well. I have been able to connect with people who identify in a lot of the same things as me, such as my ethnic background, hobbies and passions. The school has given me tools that allowed me to really go forth on my own while knowing I’ll always have the SU community to fall back on.”

Connect with Your Counselor

Your undergraduate admissions counselor is here to help you every step of the way. We encourage you to reach out to your admissions counselor if you have any questions about Seattle University or the admissions process, or to just say hello! 

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Questions? The undergraduate admissions office is ready to hear from you. Contact us, and we’ll be happy to assist you in any way during this process.

Undergraduate Admissions