Seattle University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Some schools, colleges, and programs undergo review by external bodies to receive accreditation. This information, along with endorsements from external organizations, is also published in the official catalogs of the university. The following academic and professional bodies accredit specific programs within the university; they are recognized by either the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the United States Department of Education (USDE) or in some cases both (see individual college, school or program websites for more information):
- AACSB International - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)
- American Bar Association
- Association of Theological Schools
- COAMFTE for Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Council on Social Work Education
- Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering)
- Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration
- Nonprofit Academic Centers Council
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
