City University of Seattle

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City University of Seattle
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Former name
City College
(1973–1982)
MottoWhat's It Going to Take? We're Here to Get You There.
Type Private university
Established1973;50 years ago (1973)
Accreditation NWCCU
Academic affiliations
 CONAHEC
Endowment $20.9 million [1]
President Randy Frisch
Provost Scott Carnz
Academic staff
900+
Students6,755 [2]
Undergraduates 2,638
Postgraduates 2,518
300
Location
Seattle
,
Washington
,
United States

47°37′03″N122°20′40″W / 47.6175°N 122.3444°W / 47.6175; -122.3444
Campus Urban
1.15 acres (0 ha)
Colors Teal and Marine
   
Affiliations National University System
Website www.cityu.edu

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a private university in Seattle, Washington. City University was founded in 1973 as City College by a group of business leaders and educators in the Seattle area led by Michael A. Pastore with an original mission dedicated to providing higher education for working adults. In 1982, City College changed its name to City University of Seattle. Since then, the university has grown to consist of undergraduate and graduate programs across six areas: the School of Management; the Albright School of Education; the Division of Arts and Sciences; the Division of Doctoral Studies; the International College; and the Washington Academy of Languages. In 2013, CityU became affiliated with National University System, a private nonprofit university system.

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History

The college first opened in rented office space in the Lyon Building in downtown Seattle, [3] over the years, the school has expanded its locations worldwide and negotiated partnerships with other educational institutions to offer certificate and degree programs. As of 2014, City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.

Academics

Since 1978, City University of Seattle has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. City U's Project Management degree programs are accredited by the Project Management Institute. The School of Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). [4]

City University of Seattle's School of Technology and Computing has an ABET accredited program – the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – and is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. [5]

The university also houses the Washington Academy of Languages (WAL) which provides English and world language training to students interested in learning a language. WAL offers an English Language Program (ELP), 10 world languages, and a graduate TESOL certificate.

Campus

The main campus of the university is a 1.15-acre building located approximately 2 miles north of downtown Seattle. City University also has additional Washington campuses in Vancouver and Tacoma. The university through international university partnerships offers academic programs in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Slovakia, and Vietnam.

Rankings

In 2019, U.S. News & World Report ranked City University of Seattle's bachelor's degree programs as a "Best Online Bachelors Degree". The publication also ranked CityU as a "Best Online Program for Veterans". [6] In 2023 U.S. News & World Report was again ranked as a "Best Online Bachelor’s Program" and as a "Best Online Bachelor's Program for Veterans."

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References

  1. ↑ "REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AWARDS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE June 30, 2022 and 2021". ProPublica. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ "University Fast Facts".
  3. ↑ Schulz, Blaine (January 25, 1984). "'City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills". The Seattle Daily Times. Newsbank. p. H2.
  4. ↑ "Current Accredited Programs and Members". ACBSP. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  5. ↑ "NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions". Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Ranking". www.usnews.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.


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