Living in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ

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Cutting-Edge Tech City in the Pacific Northwest, savor living in a global, future-focused and progressive city with world-renowned food and coffee. But that’s not all. Grab your gear: Mountains, beaches and forests are waiting!

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Living in a Thriving Tech Hub with Global Influence 

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is a forward-looking city, and technology plays a big part in that. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is home to some of the world’s largest tech employers in specialties focused on everything from computers and real estate to health care. It’s been named a Tier 1 city for technology talent—unsurpassed by San Francisco or New York City.

No matter what you study, you can use it to make a difference in powerhouse companies with global impact.

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Nature That Wows 

In ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, an outdoor adventure is always nearby. Whale watching, skiing, hiking—it’s all here. Experiencing the wonder of our natural world is part of our Jesuit values, and living in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ makes it easy! 

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Arts & Culture for Everyone 

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is filled with the arts—from groundbreaking modern art to culturally significant celebrations. With global influences and dynamic energy, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is a great place for art, music and culture! 

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World-Class Sports 

As a major U.S. city, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ has sports lovers covered. You can watch all kinds of professional sports—from football, hockey and baseball to soccer and basketball--in a fun, diverse environment. 

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Food & Coffee Heaven 

In ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, we take our food and coffee seriously—from both a taste and ethics standpoint. Experience the best of everything and be the first to try what’s next. 

hear from our alumni

student testimonial

Caley Polkinghorn

“I came to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ U because... I know how many opportunities are in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. I also really like that it’s a smaller Jesuit school so I get to know my professors better here.” 

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Travel to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ

As a major U.S. city, you’ll find lots of convenient ways to get here, from plane to bus to train. 

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Schedule Tour

Experience the city of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and explore campus. 

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Virtual Visit

Want a peek at just how close SU is to downtown? Take our virtual tour and see yourself in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Â