Admissions to Seattle University is offered to over 7,200 students across various disciplines. The university offers over 120 different degree programs. Seattle University exhibits a lightly competitive admission policy with an acceptance rate of 83%. It is quite competitive for an international student to get into the university.
- The university hosts around 10% international students with some of the top countries of origin are China, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, etc.
- This makes it a very attractive institute for international students to pursue their higher education in USA.
- International students planning to apply for admission to the university need academic transcripts, standardized test scores, SOP, LOR, personal essay, resume and proof of finance availability.
Highlights
| Application portal | Common application/ University application portal |
| Application fee | 55 USD |
| Acceptance rate | 73.6% |
| Mode of payment | Online using credit/debit card |
| SAT score | 1237 |
| ACT score | 27 |
| International application deadline | Fall Quarter : April 1 Winter Quarter : September 1 Spring Quarter: December 1 |
| Student to Faculty ratio | 11: 1 |
| Academic calendar | Semester |
| Intake season | Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter |
| International Admissions | Seattle University International |
Note – SAT/ ACT is optional yet recommended to international students.
Seattle University Admission Deadlines
The application deadlines for admission to various majors offered by the Seattle University are given in the table below:
| Quarter | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Fall | April 1, 2022 |
| Winter | September 1, 2022 |
| Spring | December 1, 2022 |
| Summer | January 1, 2022 |
Note: Some programs for the fall quarter have seperate application deadlines.
Seattle University International Admissions
Certain additional requirements are to be fulfilled by the international students:
- Transcripts
- SOP for USA
- Essay
- LOR for USA
- Resume
- English proficiency test score
- Proof of availability of finances.
English Proficiency Requirements
International students mandatorily need the following minimum English proficiency test scores for admission to Seattle University.
| Test | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 |
| TOEFL (PBT) | 520-579 |
| TOEFL (IBT) | 68-91 |
| PTE | 63 |
| ACT | 20+ in both reading and English |
Seattle University Undergraduate Admissions
Seattle University offers over 65 undergraduate degree programs in several majors, minors and specialisations. Some of the study areas include Accounting, Biology, Biochemistry, Business Analytics, Business and Law, Computer Science, English, Finance, etc. Around 99% of the first year students attend full-time programs.
Where to Apply: Common Application and Seattle University Member Supplement
Application Fee: 55 USD (~4,170 INR)
Admission Requirements: The general requirements to be fulfilled for admission to undergraduate programs at Seattle University are given below:
- Official high school transcripts
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 or equivalent
- English proficiency test scores (for international students)
- SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- Middle 50% SAT score: 1160-1320
- Middle 50% ACT score: 24-30
- One academic LOR
- One counselor LOR
- School report
- Essay questions.
Seattle University Graduate Admissions
The university has a high acceptance rate for graduate programs at Seattle University. Following is the information for admission in graduate courses.
Application Portal: Seattle University Application
Application Fee: 55 USD (~4,170 INR)
Application Requirements:
- Transcripts
- Academic requirements
- Minimum GPA
- Relevant/Required Bachelor’s degree
- English Language Proficiency
- GRE/GMAT/LSAT as specified
- Additional Requirements specified by the program
- Statement of Intent
- 2 LOR
- Resume (in a few courses)
- Declaration of finances
- Test scores
- Copy of passport.
| Course | Academic Requirements | Minimum English Language Proficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Professional MBA | GMAT score 595 or 154 in each section of GRE GPA – 3 and above |
IELTS – (7.0) TOEFL(IBT)- 68-91 TOEFL (PBT)- 520-579 |
| MS in Mechanical Engineering | GMAT score 595 or 154 in each section of GRE GPA – 3 and above |
IELTS -( 7.0) TOEFL(IBT)- 68-91 TOEFL (PBT)- 520-579 |
| MS in Computer science | GMAT score 595 or 154 in each section of GRE GPA – 3 and above |
IELTS -( 7.0) TOEFL(IBT)- 68-91 TOEFL (PBT)- 520-579 |
| Master of Laws | Performance on the Law School Admission Test, academic record, professional accomplishments |
IELTS -( 7.0) TOEFL(IBT)- 68-91 TOEFL (PBT)- 520-579 |
Note*- Given are the priority deadlines for the popular subjects. The applicants must contact the office of graduate admission in case the priority deadlines have passed.
For professional MBA course at the university GMAT/ GRE waiver is provided to the applicant if they fulfil the following requirements:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 with 5 years of relevant industry work experience.
- Minimum GPA of 3.25 with 3 years of relevant industry work experience.
- Master of science degree in science, technology, engineering, maths, finance or accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (~83-86%) on a 4.0 scale.
The applicants must follow the guidelines mentioned and ensure the application is 100% complete. International students are expected to submit the applications 6-9 months prior to the application quarter of their entry to allow visa processing. To receive full consideration, make sure the documents are sent within priority deadlines. Late applicants may be considered by the university depending upon the space availability.
FAQs
Ques. How will I benefit from submitting SAT or ACT scores?
Ans. Submitting ACT or SAT scores will strengthen the application. Also, high critical reading and writing scores will be accepted in place of TOEFL as proof of English language proficiency.
Ques. Does Seattle University offer conditional admission if English proficiency requirement is not met?
Ans. Yes, Seattle University offers conditional admissions to those who have not given their English proficiency Test Scores; but to get the final admissions letter, one must submit the scores.
Ques. Is application fees of Seattle University refunded if denied application?
Ans. No, the application fees are not refundable and will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Ques. What type of financial aid is available for international students?
Ans. Financial aid is primarily available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. International students are eligible to receive merit scholarships on the basis of academic and extracurricular records.
Ques. Can I work while studying at the Seattle University under F1/J1 Visa?
Ans. All international students are eligible for working on campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week. Students at all work off-campus; however, the university recommends that they not work off-campus without prior authorization.
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