Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic higher education institution founded in 1891 and located in Seattle, Washington. It is one of 27 Jesuit Catholic universities in the United States, and it operates from a 50-acre urban campus connected to the city's innovation ecosystem. Its stated aim is to educate the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - through academic programmes, research, creative arts and community service.
The university comprises eight specialised schools and colleges. It offers 65 undergraduate majors and more than 50 graduate programmes, spanning fields that include academic research, the creative arts and community service. Graduates are prepared for professional careers as well as for continued intellectual growth.
Seattle University describes its culture in terms of its Jesuit Catholic identity and values, a commitment to social justice and ethical leadership, and a holistic approach to education. It emphasises community service and reports a tight-knit community feel. Staff and faculty work within this value framework alongside students across the undergraduate and graduate levels.
