In 1948, Seattle College changed its name to Seattle University, under Father Albert A. Lemieux, S.J. In 1993, the Seattle University School of Law was established through purchase of the Law School from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, and the School of Law moved to the Seattle campus in 1999.
Pada tahun 1948, Seattle College berganti nama menjadi Universitas Seattle di bawah Ayah Albert A. Lemieux, S. J. Pada tahun 1993, Seattle University School of Law didirikan melalui pembelian dari Sekolah Hukum dari University of Puget Sound di Tacoma, dan Sekolah Hukum pindah ke kampus di Seattle tahun 1999.