Seattle University

Seattle University
Former names
Immaculate Conception Parish School
(1891–1898)
Seattle College
(1898–1948)
MottoFor the difference we make
TypePrivate university
Established1891 (1891)
AccreditationNWCCU
Religious affiliation
Catholic Church (Jesuit)
Academic affiliations
ACCU, AJCU, NAICU
Endowment$318.3 million (2024)
PresidentEduardo Peñalver
ProvostShane P. Martin
Academic staff
510 full-time
219 part-time
Students7,189 (fall 2024)
Undergraduates4,103 (fall 2024)
Postgraduates3,086 (fall 2024)
Location,
Washington
,
United States

47°37′N 122°19′W / 47.61°N 122.32°W / 47.61; -122.32
CampusUrban
55 acres (22 ha)
NewspaperThe Spectator
Radio StationKXSU (102.1 FM)
ColorsRed     White
NicknameRedhawks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IWCC
MascotRudy the Redhawk
Websiteseattleu.edu

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 seven schools.