Seattle University
Former names | Immaculate Conception Parish School (1891–1898) Seattle College (1898–1948) |
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| Motto | For the difference we make |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1891 |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU, AJCU, NAICU |
| Endowment | $234.3 million (2023) |
| President | Eduardo Peñalver |
| Provost | Shane P. Martin |
Academic staff | 510 full-time 219 part-time |
| Students | 7,050 (fall 2020) |
| Undergraduates | 4,299 (fall 2020) |
| Postgraduates | 2,751 (fall 2020) |
| Location | , , United States 47°37′N 122°19′W / 47.61°N 122.32°W |
| Campus | Urban 55 acres (22 ha) |
| Newpaper | The Spectator |
| Radio Station | KXSU (102.1 FM) |
| Colors | Red White |
| Nickname | Redhawks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – WAC |
| Mascot | Rudy the Redhawk |
| Website | seattleu |
Seattle University (Seattle U or SU) is a private Jesuit university in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the largest independent university in the Northwestern United States, with over 7,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within six schools.