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Get the inside scoop on Seattle University admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Current Student
My experience with the admissions process was slightly different than most student's due to the fact that I applied in Nov. for a scholarship prog...   READ MORE
Current Student
I sent in a regular admission application as part of my Sullivan scholarship application. The Sullivan process included an impromptu essay, prese...   READ MORE
Current Student
I would say to start early. SU is getting more competitive but the applying early actually is useful for when you deal with financial aid packages....   READ MORE
Current Student
The admissions process is definitely not as stressful as many may think. It has been a while, however, I remember the essay portion being the most...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Current Student
As a result of it's program diversity, SU provides classes for all levels with highly skilled faculty who are eager for interaction with thier stu...   READ MORE
Current Student
Every student is required to take CORE classes including history, science, philosphy, etc. There is an Honors Program that students can apply to ...   READ MORE
Current Student
I really like the small class size. As a science major, I was put off by the exorbitant number of students that would be in the entry level classes...   READ MORE
Current Student
I think I have grown exponentially since coming here. Most of the classes are challenging; however because of the small class sizes, you are able ...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Current Student
I am not entirely farmiliar with job prospects being that I am currently at the school, but jobs on campus seem to be helpful for students to really c...   READ MORE
Current Student
The alumni network is great, as are on-campus recruiting and internships. The Career Development Center holds events such as the Career Fair with bus...   READ MORE
Current Student
Jobs wise Seattle University tries its hardest to find jobs for its graduates. We have a career center that will help students with resumes, cover le...   READ MORE
Current Student
There are great internship programs for people especially in the business and nursing fields (to include Boeing and Costco). Although SU is a small, r...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
The quality of life is quite high, almost to the point that an interesting paradox is found with experiences of many living in the city, just a fe...   READ MORE
Current Student
I didn't like some of my past roommates or student Resident Advisors. Housing is pretty good. There are sinks in every dorm room. I am currentl...   READ MORE
Current Student
Seattle University's housing is good. Like all college dorms, it's not ideal since you are living with 100 or so other people and the bathrooms are...   READ MORE
Current Student
You are required to live on-campus for the first two years unless you are older than 21 or live with your parents/guardians in the area. Because S...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Social life on campus in particular is usually pretty mild and primarily includes activities arranged by student government and various clubs on c...   READ MORE
Current Student
I'm not attracted to the school's social life.   READ MORE
Current Student
The best thing about going to school at Seattle University is that it is right in the heart of Seattle. SU is within walking distances to a variety...   READ MORE
Current Student
Seattle University is not the typical party school. The fraternities and sororities are sparse and those we do have are more social justice orient...   READ MORE

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