Seattle University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
4,589

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio
$24.7K

Avg. Financial Aid

Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Excellent teaching, supported by high quality scholarship and personalized attention to student learning, ensures that intellectually challenging education is at the heart of our mission in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Seattle University is the most racially and culturally diverse, the most genuinely urban, and the largest multidisciplinary independent university of the Northwest. Utilizing these three assets for the education of our students and the service of society presents opportunities unique to Seattle University.

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Overview

Total Faculty	510
Full-Time Undergraduate	4,364
Part-Time Undergraduate	225
Application Acceptance Rate	71%
Transfer Students	439
Programs	102 Programs
Courses	1,679 Courses
Transfer Agreements	262 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,448 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$34,800
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,800
Books and Supplies	$1,485
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	60%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,480
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	84%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$17,175

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Transfer Scholarships - Transfer Trustee, Loyola, Washington Articulation Scholarships. For Financial Aid complete a FAFSA by February 1. Contact Student Financial Services at 206-296-2000.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit by transferring credit earned from coursework completed at other colleges/universities.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 1,728
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 937
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 54%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 455

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority	January 2
Winter Priority	November 10
Spring Priority	February 25
Summer Priority	May 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Ordinarily a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 (on a scale where an A is 4.00) is required for transfer admission. Applications are reviewed carefully; primary consideration given to course selection and individual course performance. The average GPA of admitted transfer students (based on transferable credits alone) is 3.34.
Official Transcripts:

High school transcripts are required if applying with less than 45 credits. College transcripts from every institution attended are required.
SAT Scores:

SAT/ACT are not not normally required; however, the Dean of Admissions may request them after an initial application review.
Letters of Recommendation:

Teacher recommendations are not normally required; however, the Dean of Admissions may request them after an initial application review.
Essay:

Applicants must complete an essay as part of the application and a brief personal essay describing why you are applying to Seattle University.
Application Fee:

There is a non-refundable application fee of $50.
Interview:

An interview is not required for admissions consideration.
Other Requirements:

All applicants must complete a transfer student common application and a Supplemental Application for Undergraduate Admission. A statement of good standing from prior institutions is required. Additional requirements vary by program.
Apply Here:

http://www.seattleu.edu/admission/undergraduate/Default.aspx?id=37112

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, credit may be granted for courses when a grade of at least a C has been earned.
Credits (Min/Max):

Minimum credits - 36 credits. Maximum credits from a two-year institution - 90 quarter credits. Maximum credits from a four-year institution - 135 quarter credits.
Transfer Policy Document:

Seattle University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf