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Seattle University

Seattle University is a private Jesuit university in the heart of Seattle, Washington, known for its strong business, nursing, and social‑sciences programs, plus a tight‑knit, service‑oriented campus. Students often rave about the 100%. faculty‑taught classes, over 180 student clubs, city‑adjacent lifestyle, and a calm, reflective campus vibe without Greek life

State

Washington

Student Population

7,400

Acceptance Rate

76–77%

GPA Range

3.5–4.0

SAT Range

1220–1410

Common Majors

business, nursing, psychology, biology and health sciences, education

“Seattle University feels like a small, Jesuit‑style campus in the middle of the city where you can study in strong professional programs, join lots of clubs and events, and still be surprised by how quickly the quiet, community‑focused vibe and on‑campus involvement make you feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$52,500

Conference

West Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.12

Avg Women's Scores

76.45

Men's Team Notes

Redhawks men averaged 292.5 over 26 rounds at Redhawk Invitational (Gold Mountain Golf Club) and WAC Championship (Omni La Costa North Course), securing top-8 finishes with par-5 birdie strength led by upperclassmen. Consistent irons handled Pacific Northwest rain and California coastal winds effectively.

Women's Team Notes

Redhawk women posted 305.8 scores at Seattle U Redhawk Invitational (Gold Mountain Golf Club) and Lady Antebellum Invitational (Richmond Hill Golf Club), highlighted by top-10 placements via freshmen short-game mastery. Birdie opportunities elevated contention on rainy Washington layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Marc Chandonnet

Women's Coach

Marc Chandonnet

Men's Email

golfrecruit@seattleu.edu

Women's Email

golfrecruit@seattleu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Marc Chandonnet is Seattle University men’s head golf coach, leading the Redhawks in the Western Athletic Conference. In his 13th season at Seattle U (since 2012), he has guided the program through a strong, national‑level schedule and multiple WAC‑championship‑level finishes. Chandonnet emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a disciplined team culture, helping build a competitive, postseason‑capable program that regularly contends at the WAC‑championship and beyond.

Women's Coach Bio

Marc Chandonnet also serves as Seattle University women’s head golf coach, applying the same philosophy to the Redhawks’ WAC‑level women’s program. Under his leadership, the women’s team claimed its first WAC Championship and earned an NCAA‑Tournament berth in 2024. Chandonnet focuses on technical‑skill refinement, short‑game work, and a high‑academic, team‑driven environment, steadily improving the program’s national‑ranking profile and postseason‑eligibility within the WAC.

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