City University of Seattle is a private, nonprofit university based in Seattle, Washington, with a mission centered on career-relevant higher education for working adults and other nontraditional learners. Founded in 1973, the institution offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs and has built its academic model around flexible access, including online study and programs designed to fit the schedules of employed students. Its academic portfolio spans business and management, education, counseling, psychology, computer and information systems, health care administration, and related professional fields. The university’s work is anchored in the Seattle region while extending beyond a single campus through online delivery and international partnerships. City University of Seattle is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and several of its programs hold specialized recognition, including business programs accredited by ACBSP. The university also operates educator-preparation pathways in Washington and serves students seeking advancement in teaching, school leadership, counseling, and organizational leadership. City University of Seattle emphasizes applied learning and degree completion for adult students, transfer students, military-affiliated learners, and professionals returning to school. Its structure reflects that focus: year-round scheduling, multiple start dates, and formats intended to connect academic study with workplace practice. As part of the National University System, City University of Seattle functions within a broader nonprofit higher-education network while maintaining its own identity as a Seattle-founded institution. Its role in higher education is defined by access, professional advancement, and flexible delivery for students balancing university study with work and family responsibilities.