Successful candidates complete the following minimal program in high school (each unit is equivalent to one academic year of study):
Seattle University offers the distinct advantage of considering freshman applicants for direct admission to specific majors. Accordingly, there are specific additional requirements for admission to certain majors. Please see the section "Direct Entry Admission Requirements" for more details.
Seattle University employs a holistic review of your application materials to determine admission. Part of that holistic review includes evaluation of student performance on the SAT or ACT exam, both of which are optional for all first-time in college applicants.
If you choose to submit your test scores, Seattle University will use the highest sub-scores on both the ACT and SAT Reasoning test when making admission and scholarship decisions and in the advisement and course placement of first-time freshmen.
Should applicants choose to submit test scores, they must be received from first-time freshman applicants no later than November 15 for those applying for early action and no later than January 15 for those applying for regular admission consideration. We will provisionally accept self-reported scores from the Common Application to complete applications, but students are required to send official scores if they choose to attend SU.
Although it is not required for international students to submit the SAT or ACT, the Admissions Office recommends international students take either exam and submit their scores.
If an applicant has a gap in education of 5 or more years, they may be asked to establish a current academic record at another college or university prior to applying for admission at Seattle University. In addition, recent prerequisite coursework may be needed to apply to specific majors. Please contact your Admissions Counselor for more information.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English proficiency regardless of length of residency in the U.S., their citizenship or their immigration status.
Successful candidates complete the following minimal program in high school (each unit is equivalent to one academic year of study):
If an applicant has a gap in education of 5 or more years, they may be asked to establish a current academic record at another college or university prior to applying for admission at Seattle University. In addition, recent prerequisite coursework may be needed to apply to specific majors. Please contact your Admissions Counselor for more information.
Seattle University offers the distinct advantage of considering freshman applicants for direct admission to specific majors. Accordingly, there are specific additional requirements for admission to certain majors.
Some programs require additional credit requirements for Direct Entry consideration. For instance, if a student indicates "Nursing" on the Common Application, that student will be considered for admission to Seattle University in the Nursing program. If admitted, that student will be eligible to begin taking classes—or pre-requisites—in the Nursing program from the start of their enrollment at SU and have a path to a degree in four years.
Admission is not guaranteed, but we are looking for the following:
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All Albers programs require the following:
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Business Analytics
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Business and Law
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Please note the following: Students who are enrolled in the Bridge program would not be able to complete the Business Foundation requirements in three years and therefore would not be able to enroll in Business and Law.
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Admission is not guaranteed, but we are looking for the following:
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All College of Arts and Sciences programs require the following:
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Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
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Admission is not guaranteed, but we are looking for the following:
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All College of Nursing programs require the following:
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Nursing |
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Diagnostic Ultrasound
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Admission is not guaranteed, but we are looking for the following:
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All College of Science and Engineering programs require the following:
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Engineering
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Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry
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Pre-Science, Pre-Engineering |
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Please note that students who do not meet the qualifications listed above may still be admissible to the university and ultimately able to pursue the majors listed above (with the exception of Nursing).
We have advisors that work with you to research, explore and prepare for a wide variety of majors. Students who have not yet selected a major should contact the Admissions Office to learn more about our Premajor, Pre-Business, Pre-Science and Pre-Engineering programs. See some more information below.
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Unsure of what to major in? Working with Pre-Major Studies advisor, they will help to provide the framework, programming, and resources necessary to help you make informed decisions about choosing a major. They also help you process and interpret this information. |
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Pre-Science Advising or Science (major undeclared) |
Are you interested in a Science major, but unsure of what field you want to pursue? Do you need to complete some prerequisites before you officially start your intended Science program? Pre-Science offers the opportunity to explore the different science disciplines and complete necessary prerequisites while being a part of the College of Science and Engineering. |
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Pre-Engineering Advising or Engineering (major undeclared) |
Are you interested in Engineering, but unsure of what field of engineering is for you? Do you need to complete some prerequisites before you officially start your intended Engineering program? Pre-Engineering offers the opportunity to explore the different engineering disciplines and complete necessary prerequisites while being a part of the College of Science and Engineering. |
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Pre-Business Advising or Business (major undeclared) |
Are you interested in Business, but unsure of what field you want to pursue? Do you need to complete some prerequisites before you officially start your intended Business program? Pre-Business offers the opportunity to explore different business majors and avenues and complete necessary prerequisites while being part of the Albers School of Business and Economics. |
Note, the test score requirements outlined below apply only to those students choosing to submit SAT or ACT scores as a part of their admissions application. Test-optional admissions may be chosen for entry into any and all programs at Seattle University. Please note, for students applying test-optional, admissions will employ a holistic review process using transcripts, coursework, grade trend, recommendation letters and other application materials not including SAT or ACT test scores.
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| All majors in the College of Science and Engineering* | 560 | 24 | |
| College of Nursing | 560 | 24 | |
| All majors in Albers School of Business and Economics | 540 | 23 | |
| Business (all other majors) | 540 | 23 | |
| Business and Law and Business Analytics | 640 | 28 | |
| Kinesiology | 560 | 24 | |
| Forensic Science (B.S.) | 560 | 24 |
*with the exception of Pre-Science and Pre-Engineering