Overview

Our urban location allows you direct access to interesting problems such as improving sustainability and urban sprawl. And, due to our extensive industry networks and the demand for civil engineers, our program has a high job placement rate.

The Civil Engineering program strives to provide a personalized, world-class educational experience, in keeping with Seattle University's Mission, that enables graduates to:

attain a position in civil engineering or related field,

be recognized as competent professionals as demonstrated by the completion of professional licensure or specialized certification,

participate in ongoing personal and professional growth and learning as demonstrated by completion of advanced degrees or through other forms of continuing education, and

contribute to society or the profession through involvement in professional organizations or other service activity.

Outcomes

Problem Solving: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;

Design: an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;

Communication: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;

Professional and Ethical Responsibility: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;

Teamwork: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;

Experimentation: an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;

Learning: an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Accreditation

ABET-accredited and award-winning program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil Engineering Graphics and Communication
Mechanics of Materials
Residential Design
Global Engineering Economics
Applied Hydraulics
Structural Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International student applications should be submitted 6-9 months prior to the application quarter.
National students: February 15 (Spring Quarter).

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 509 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

57825 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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