Seattle University

Seattle University is a private, Jesuit, Catholic university in Seattle, WA. It was established in 1891. Students can select from 64 undergraduate, 31 graduate and 28 certificate programs. The school sponsors study abroad programs in places like Austria, China, Denmark and Ghana. Seattle University makes a strong commitment to community service—students and faculty contribute around 200,000 hours each year. Approximately 75% of students engage in service-- triple the national average. The school has shown a dedication to sustainability: solar panels partially power two buildings, an on-campus facility composts over 178,000 pounds each year and two community gardens allow students and faculty to grown their own food. The university boasts over 67,000 living alumni spread across all 50 states and approximately 77 countries. Seattle University’s varsity athletic teams compete in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) at the NCAA Division I level. The school’s mascot is Rudy the Redhawk.