Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 50 acres in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. More than 7,400 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within nine schools and colleges. Mission: Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Vision: We will be the premier independent university of the Northwest in academic quality, Jesuit Catholic inspiration, and service to society.