Seattle University is a private Jesuit Catholic university located in Seattle, Washington. It is not a public institution and operates independently of state funding. As a private university, it relies on tuition, donations, and endowments for financial support.
All programs offered at Seattle University, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, are part of its private educational framework. The university emphasizes a values-centered education rooted in its Jesuit tradition, distinguishing it from public universities that receive government funding and adhere to state educational policies.