First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | January 15, 2027 |
| Rolling admission | Spring | February 15, 2027 |
| Rolling admission | Summer | May 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: seattleu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Seattle University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1130 or 1230 (5) 4 UCOR 1200 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1334 (5) 4 UCOR 1200 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1010 (5) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1500/1501 (5) 4 UCOR 1800 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 1050 and 1051 (5) 4 UCOR 1800 | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) 4 UCOR 1400 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 1200 (5) 4 UCOR 1600 | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 1210 (5) |
Show all 36 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1130 or 1230 (5) 4 UCOR 1200 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 1334 (5) | |
| Calculus AB | 5 | MATH 1334 (5) MATH 1028 (2)* | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1334 (5) 4 UCOR 1200 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 1334 (5) plus 5 credits for MATH 1335* | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1010 (5) | |
| Biology | 5 | Score 5, see department to take a placement exam…Score 5, see department to take a placement exam to try to earn credit in the year-long Introductory Biology series (instead of BIOL 1010). If credit for BIOL 1610/1611 is granted, UCOR 1800 will be satisfied. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1500/1501 (5) 4 UCOR 1800 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | Score 5, see department to take a challenge exam…Score 5, see department to take a challenge exam for CHEM 1510 credit | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 1050 and 1051 (5) 4 UCOR 1800 | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) 4 UCOR 1400 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 1200 (5) 4 UCOR 1600 | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 1210 (5) | |
| Statistics | 4 | ECON 2100 (5) 4 UCOR 1200 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 2130 (5) 4 UCOR 1600 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 2110 (5) 4 UCOR 1600 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST 1210 (5) 4 UCOR 1400 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | General Elective (5) | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | EVST 1600 (5), ENSC Elective (5) | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 1060, 1061, & 1070, 1071 (10) 4 UCOR 1800 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | SOCL/ANSO elective (5) 4 UCOR 1600 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | INST 2100 (5) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1150 (5) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1150 + SPAN 1250 (10)* | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | PLSC 2000 (5) 4 UCOR 1600 | |
| Art History | 3 | AVCS major elective (5) 4 UCOR 1400 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC 1000 (5) | |
| African American Studies | 3 | General Elective (5) 4 UCOR 1400 | |
| Art 2D Design | 3 | Satisfies major elective if UCOR 1300 is already…Satisfies major elective if UCOR 1300 is already filled (5) 4 UCOR 1300 | |
| Art 3D Design | 3 | AVCS major elective (5) 4 UCOR 1300 | |
| Art Drawing | 3 | Satisfies major elective if UCOR 1300 is already…Satisfies major elective if UCOR 1300 is already filled (5) 4 UCOR 1300 | |
| Art General | 3 | AVCS major elective (5) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 1150 (5) | |
| Computer Science A or AB Exam | 4 | CPSC 1420 (5) | |
| English Lang Comp | 4 | General Elective (5) 4 UCOR 1100 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1150 (5) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 1150 + FREN 1250 (10)* | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | General Elective (5) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | General Elective (10) | |
| History: Euro | 4 | HIST 1200 (5) 4 UCOR 1400 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | General Elective (5) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | General Elective (10) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JPAN 1150 (5) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JPAN 1150 + JPAN 1250 (10)* | |
| Latin | 3 | General Elective (5) | |
| Latin | 4 | General Elective (10) | |
| Modern Language (literature) | 3 | General Elective (5)* | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 1220 and 1221 (5) 4 UCOR 1800 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 1210 & 1211 (5) 4 UCOR 1800 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1023 (5) 4 UCOR 1200 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH 1026 (5) | |
| Precalculus | 5 | MATH 1026 (5) MATH 1028 (2) |
Source: seattleu.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 253 |
| Computer Science | 91 |
| Psychology | 70 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 51 |
| Finance | 43 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 35 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 32 |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 31 |
Show the other 47 majors
| Business Administration and Management | 30 |
| Accounting | 22 |
| Management Science | 21 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 20 |
| Political Science and Government | 20 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 19 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 19 |
| Social Work | 19 |
| Mathematics | 18 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 16 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 16 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 15 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 15 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 |
| Civil Engineering | 13 |
| Creative Writing | 12 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 11 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 11 |
| Environmental Studies | 10 |
| Economics | 9 |
| English Language and Literature | 8 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Public Administration | 7 |
| Photography | 7 |
| History | 7 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Computer Engineering | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Conservation Biology | 3 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Business/Commerce | 2 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
4,145,494 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Boeing Field/King County International (BFI)
Nearest hub airport
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 18.0 of 20
Elevation
307 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
37°F
July high
77°F
Annual snowfall
3.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
3 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,700 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Cornish College of the Arts1 mi
- City University of Seattle1 mi
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus3 mi
- Seattle Pacific University3 mi
- Northwest University7 mi
- Bastyr University9 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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