Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within our schools and colleges.
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St. Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus—the Jesuits, as they are commonly called—more than 450 years ago. Today, Seattle University is one of 28 Jesuit universities in the United States and more than 100 around the world. Find out more about Seattle U's Jesuit tradition by exploring the links below.
Are we successfully carrying out the Seattle University educational mission? Faculty and staff in degree and certificate programs across the university systematically assess student learning in order to answer this question. Find out more about our Jesuit approach to educating and assessing student learning that emphasizes continual reflection, discernment, and review.
Meet the individuals and groups leading Seattle University.
Find out more about how Seattle U is demonstrating leadership in sustainable practices and environmental justice.
Seattle U in the Top 10 Universities
in the Western United States
for the 18th consecutive year
– U.S. News & World Report