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Seattle University is a nonprofit Jesuit Catholic university located in the Seattle, Washington. It was established in 1891 as the School of the Immaculate Conception by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). To this day it operates as a Jesuit institution as it is a member institution of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. U.S. News and World Report ranks Seattle University 6th in its "Best Colleges 2008" category. The university offers more than 40 bachelors degree programs and over 20 graduate degree programs through the following academic units:
- Albers School of Business and Economics
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Nursing
- College of Science and Engineering
- Matteo Ricci College
- School of Law
- School of Theology and Ministry
Seattle University’s student-run radio station is known as KSUB. The Spectator is the newspaper of the university.
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Campus Location900 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122-4340 USA Main Tel: (206) 296-6000 Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in law and mathematics.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,128 | 53 | | Master | 684 | 27 | | 374 | 2 | | Post-master's certificate | 37 | 10 | | 11 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 3 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 7,529 in 2007-2008 (6,189 full-time equivalent). About 37% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 63% of the class. Undergrads are 54% of enrolled students and graduate students are 46%. About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 28,260 | | Room | $ 5,265 | | Board | $ 3,075 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,350 | | Other | $ 3,738 |
Financial Aid: Seattle University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsSeattle University provides on-campus housing for 1,725 of its 6,189 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
AthleticsThe school is in the Other for major sports. The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 47 male students received the aid (men were 40% of those receiving aid) and 70 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 60% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 61% | | Women | 68% | | All | 65% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 520-630 | | Math | 520-620 | | Writing | 510-610 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (9 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (572 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (33 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (11 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (5 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (234 awarded) - Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING (68 awarded) - Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (78 awarded) - Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (26 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
LAW (357 awarded) - Law (LLB, JD)
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS (250 awarded) - Anthropology
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International/Global Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (10 awarded) - Mathematics
- Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA (59 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication and Media Studies
- Journalism
- Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (21 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
MEDICINE (2 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
MUSIC (0 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (167 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (11 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (69 awarded) - Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (77 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (69 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (111 awarded) - Psychology
- School Psychology
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