Seattle University
- 4 Year
- SEATTLE, WA
CollegeGrad School
Seattle University Reviews
Rating 3.7 out of 5 1,016 reviews
I liked the small class sizes. The professors know your face and are willing to help you as long as you show that you are tying to do the work.
Seattle University was truly the best of both worlds. I was in the heart of a diverse and modern city while having real connections with my professors because i didn’t have large classes.
My experience while at Seattle University is amazing! The environment is wonder-filled, and the professors actually care and take the time to invest into your future!
I enjoy the amount of consideration the professors put into handling their students, especially when those students have other important priorities while pursuing their degrees. However, I think the college could do something different and a bit more healthy when it comes to the food options as most of the time it is limited.
Really nice school. Nice area with lots of food and places nearby. Great/easily accessible via public transport. Only con is the tuition prices. It's real expensive.
I loved the campus setting because it was in the city and I loved the community. It's a very diverse school. I also liked how sustainable the campus tries to be like banning water bottles.
Seattle University is a great place regardless of your religious beliefs. There is a huge opportunity to grow as a person and professionally. Seattle University is the first I have been to that lives its mission every day and teaches the students to do the same. The school completely transformed me and helped me grow as a leader by self-reflection and my interest. In addition, the community is so welcoming and supportive. Easy to feel part of the people and everything around.
As someone who spent most of their high school summers studying at the University of Washington, I can confidently say that Seattle University's campus rivals UW's in terms of how nice it looks. It may not be as big, but it doesn't lack in terms of location, scenery, and openness that the University of Washington's campus is known for. If you're the type that enjoys that kind of stuff, Seattle University may be for you.
UCOR program sucks but within the college of science and engineering the academics are good- professors are here to teach
Academics were sufficient, but you really had to show up with what you wanted from the dialogue in class settings; largely Socratic, but depending on your peers and area of study, could feel under-stimulating. I was considered top critical thinker from many of my classes which was stifling for invigorating conversation. Additionally, it was very expensive and am still in debt 12 years later. And did not get a degree-related job easily...I had to be creative with my CV and interviews. I studied Anthropology/Biology so heavy research. Athletics and party scene were also subpar, but it is a private school vs state. I did love being located in the center of the city to explore freely.
Seattle University has done a wonderful job from welcoming students into the school year, to holding events for community-building/professional development. I have enjoyed living on-campus my first 2 years of undergrad, and have never felt unsafe, regardless of public perceptions of danger due to the location. The student:teacher ratio has allowed me to be more comfortable reaching out for help to professors, and ultimately building more connections with peers. In such small classes, I have been able to speak up more during lectures and be more engaged in each class I have taken.
Seattle University is a very small school, but it's lovely. I love how small my classes are (smallest was like 10 kids and biggest was like 35) and while you'll get mixed opinions on the food here, a lot of it is pretty great. We got acai bowls, bagels, and the best paninis in my opinion. Your professors will know you by name and it's so easy to make connections with your peers and mentors because the school is such a tight knit community. Coming from someone that was planning on attending a large state school, I'm glad that I chose SU. It's in the heart of Capitol Hill which is a great place to just destress, get boba, or go on a run and observe all of the cute shops from afar. The school is surrounded by a bunch of hospitals and local businesses, so I feel that it is great for making connections regardless of your major (although it's a dream for nursing students). If you're someone that's looking to stay focused but also have fun in the city, I'd highly recommend checking out SU!
The housing and meal plan requirements make it difficult to afford to go here, and I wish there were more opportunities for financial aid. All of my professors and the staff members I've interacted with have been great.
Seattle University is a private Jesuit college with a small student body which allows for smaller classroom settings and relationships with peers in classrooms and the professors. The campus is also in the middle of Capital Hill which is a very busy night life setting.
its a great university with diverse students and a good environment for international students. the teachers care about what they teach which was very different from my previous university experience where the teachers saw it as a choir.
I enjoy my experience here at Seattle University. I have established great relationships with my friends at the start of school and have made so many great memories thus far. Due to the small class sizes, I have also found it easy to grow closer to my professors and feel comfortable participating and learning actively in class sessions. Going into college though, it was my dream to be on a large campus with many new people to meet. The environment around me means a lot and impacts my experience, I would have loved to be in a location with more sunlight and in a more diverse part of the city. As a young woman in Capitol Hill, I do not feel safe going anywhere outside of campus alone because of the large amount of homeless on the street and groups of people doing drugs by buildings.
Seattle university is a good school. The dorms are ok and the food is fine but there aren’t many options. The professors are good at instructing and are easy to follow.
As a newly arrived international student at Seattle University, I initially felt overwhelmed trying to adapt to a new culture and education system. However, the welcoming community of the university quickly made me feel at home. The professors were very understanding of the challenges of being a new student in another country. They were willing to help me catch up on any material I may have missed at the beginning of the semester. My classmates were also incredibly friendly. They were always willing to study together and make sure I understood the assignments and readings. Overall, although it has not been easy adjusting to life at a new university and city, the warm environment of the Seattle University community has made it much more manageable. I feel fortunate to be surrounded by understanding people while pursuing my academic goals.
Seattle univeristy is amaaizng its very peaceful youll feel like your in a family and then its like you never left your hoem since how close they are.
The small class sizes are nice and I've overall had a good experience with the professors. They have a lot of student engagement which is really nice, as well as a lot of student activities and clubs which I've participated in and enjoyed. However, their class registration system is confusing, they have a weird course number system that doesn't tell you how many credits the course is in the course number. While the academic advisors are nice and fairly helpful, everything feels over complicated and kind of like they're winging it sometimes. In trying to take on a minor, the requirements were unclear, and I had to have 3 separate meetings with various staff members in order to find out what credits I had might transfer or if they would be accepted by the minor if transferred.
Overall good experience, just frustrating at times when it comes to their systems and ways of doing things.
Overall good experience, just frustrating at times when it comes to their systems and ways of doing things.