SAN FRANCISCO (S&P Global Ratings) May 6, 2020--S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook to negative from stable and affirmed its 'A' long-term rating on the outstanding bonds of Seattle University (SU), Wash. At the same time, S&P Global Rating assigned its 'A' long-term rating to Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority's approximately $57.1 million series 2020 tax-exempt revenue bonds issued for SU. "The negative outlook revision reflects our view of the operating deficits posted in fiscals 2018 and 2019, which are expected to continue in fiscal 2020, and the weaker selectivity and matriculation rates seen in fall 2019," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Ying Huang. "It also reflects our view that during outlook period, the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated