Our Campuses

Our First Hill Campus is 50 acres of sustainable, modern architecture located near the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood. Embedded in the city landscape, the spacious campus is known for beautiful greenery and gardens, modern classrooms and lab spaces and nine residence halls for comfortable and convenient housing.

First Hill in near the highly coveted neighborhood of Capitol Hill. The area's vibrancy is felt through its dynamic food, coffee and music scene, creating an atmosphere brimming with energy and excitement.  

Our South Lake Union Campus is home to the Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University, featuring over nine acres of classrooms, performing arts spaces and specialty labs. You’ll be in the heart of downtown Seattle, walking right under the Space Needle to get to the Cornish Playhouse and other spaces located in the famous Seattle Center. 

With five performing arts theaters, multiple rehearsal spaces, specialty visual arts spaces and studios for film, animation, printmaking and more, our South Lake Union campus has everything you need to thrive as an artist. 

Our urban campuses are in the heart of the culture, art and technology hubs of Seattle. Our central location means there are lots of ways to get to and around campus, including biking, the Seattle Streetcar and the light rail.  

Just east and south of our campuses are some of the most culturally and ethnically diverse neighborhoods on the west coast. The Central District, Little Ethiopia, Little Saigon and the International District are all within walking distance and offer you a taste of home or different cultures on nearly every corner. 

Our Jesuit values mean we’ve designed our campus spaces with an environmental justice mindset. Sustainability is core to who we are and we are incredibly committed to taking action on every level.  

On the First Hill campus, we have the first-in-the-nation university gardens that are pesticide free, designed by celebrity master gardener Ciscoe Morris. Seattle University was the first university in the Pacific Northwest to earn the title of Fair Trade Designated University. 

The art and sculpture located throughout the First Hill campus not only enhances its beauty but also invites contemplation, fostering a daily examination reflective of whole person education. Quiet spaces to reflect include: 

• Chapel of St. Ignatius
• Japanese American Remembrance Garden
• Multifaith Prayer Space
• Ecumenical Chapel
• Labyrinth

Nothing beats experiencing our campuses for yourself!