Seattle University

Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic higher education institution founded in 1891 and located on a 50-acre urban campus in the heart of Seattle, Washington. It is one of 27 Jesuit Catholic universities in the United States. Its stated educational purpose is the whole-person development of mind, body, and spirit, alongside a commitment to social justice and ethical leadership.

The university delivers its programmes through eight specialized schools and colleges, offering 65 undergraduate majors and more than 50 graduate programmes. These units run rigorous academic programmes designed to prepare graduates for meaningful careers, spanning higher education, cutting-edge research and the creative arts, together with professional and career preparation and community service.

For employers, the institution's location connects it to Seattle's innovation ecosystem, with access to internships and career opportunities involving leading companies. Its culture emphasises community service and engagement and a tight-knit community feel despite the urban setting; it aims to cultivate graduates who are academically accomplished and community-committed.