The document discusses Washington's independent colleges. It notes that nearly 40,000 students enroll annually across 13 independent colleges in Washington, with about two-thirds from the state. The colleges emphasize critical thinking, communication, leadership, ethics and service in their liberal arts programs. They have a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and offer personalized education. Over 90% of students receive financial aid, with the majority being need-based, helping keep the colleges affordable. Nearly 80% of students graduate within 4 years.

1. Opportunity, Choice, Success
at Washington’s Independent Colleges
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

2. Opportunity, Choice, Success
• Nearly 40,000 students
enrolled each year
• About 2/3rds are from
Washington state
• Representing 50 states
and 90 countries
• From all cultural and
socio-economic
backgrounds
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

3. Opportunity, Choice, Success
Liberal arts prepare
students for a changing
world and job market
Programs emphasize
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Leadership
• Ethics
• Service
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

4. Opportunity, Choice, Success
Personalized to the
strengths of each
student
13:1 Student/Faculty
ratio with instruction
by professors in small
classes
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

5. Opportunity, Choice, Success
• Diversity in student
body, mission, and
location
• High quality, with
personalized programs
and small classes
• Graduating successful
students, on time and
prepared for the future
• Affordable with strong
financial aid
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

6. Opportunity, Choice, Success
Over 90% of students
receive financial aid at
Independent Colleges
Nearly 80% is need-based
25%: Federal Pell Grant
20%: State Need Grant
(of resident undergrads)
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

7. Opportunity, Choice, Success
With Generous Increases in Institutional Aid: $12,900
Grant Aid, Net Tuition Has
State Grant Aid: $7,700
Remained Nearly Constant in
2010 Dollars Federal Grant Aid: $6,750
16,000 Work Study: $2,700
14,000
12,000
Average Federal Loans: $7,500
Institutional Grant
10,000 adjusted to 2010
dollars
Total Aid: $ 37,550
8,000
6,000
Average
Federal/State/Loca
Tuition: $27,100
4,000
l Grant adjusted to
2010 dollars Room and Board: $8,000
2,000 Net Tuition (Grants
only, adjusted for
Books, Tech, Misc: $4,200
0
constant 2010
Cost of Attendance: $ 39,300
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
dollars)
Sources: ICW FA Survey, WFAA, IPEDS
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

8. Opportunity, Choice, Success
• Independent
Colleges award
nearly a quarter
of baccalaureate
and higher
degrees in the
state
• Nearly 80% of
students who
graduate do so
in 4 years or less
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

9. Opportunity, Choice, Success
Nearly 80% of students
who graduate do so in
4 years or less
30% of teaching
certificates, with
40% of math and science
35% of BS and MS Nurses
50% of K-12 administrator
& counselors
50% business degrees
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

10. Opportunity, Choice, Success
• Planning Calendars
• Financial Aid
• Essays
• Standardized Tests
• Spanish Translation
• Community College Transfers
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

11. Opportunity, Choice, Success
Facebook.com/IndependentCollegesWA
Twitter.com/ICW
Scholarships for students attending ICW colleges
Public Policy Information on www.ICWashington.org
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

12. Opportunity, Choice, Success
Gonzaga University www.gonzaga.edu (800) 322-2584
Heritage University www.heritage.edu (888) 272-6190
Pacific Lutheran University www.plu.edu (800) 274-6758
Saint Martin’s University www.stmartin.edu (800) 368-8803
Seattle Pacific University www.spu.edu (800) 366-3344
Seattle University www.seattleu.edu (800) 426-7123
University of Puget Sound www.pugetsound.edu (800) 396-7191
Walla Walla University www.wallawalla.edu (800) 541-8900
Whitman College www.whitman.edu (877) 462-9448
Whitworth University www.whitworth.edu (800) 533-4668
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Gonzaga University Heritage University Pacific Lutheran University Saint Martin’s University Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Seattle University University University  Whitman College  Whitworth University
Walla Walla of Puget Sound Walla Walla University Whitman College Whitworth University

13. Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
 Founded 1882. Enrollment: 1,450 from 45 states and 30 nations; Student-faculty ratio: 10:1; Average class
size:16. About 75 percent of Whitman students live on campus.
 Overall graduation rate of 89 percent and first-year to sophomore retention rate of 94 percent – both among
the highest in the nation.
 Facilities reflect Whitman’s excellence and devotion to students: the library, health center and computer labs
are open 24/7, a $15.5 million renovation to the athletic center was completed in 2009, and renovation to the
Harper Joy Theatre is under way.

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Award-winning students include 47 Fulbright Scholars, 10 Watson Fellows, seven Udall Scholars, four
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Truman Scholars, four National Science Foundation Fellows and one Rhodes Scholar since 1999.
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

14. Gonzaga University
•Gonzaga University has named its first non-Jesuit president,
Dr. Thayne McCulloh. Dr. McCulloh is a graduate of
Gonzaga University and of Oxford University. He has
worked at GU for the past 20 years.
•Gonzaga University enrolled 1120 first-year students; the
strongest academic class in its history
•Gonzaga’s School of Engineering and Applied Science ranks
17th in the country for undergraduate programs and its
PACCAR building received “Gold” LEED certification for
energy efficiency.
•40% of GU studentsUniversity  Pacific LutheranUniversity of Puget Sound University
Gonzaga University  Heritage
study abroad!  University  Saint Martin’s
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

15. • 90–100% acceptance rate to professional health graduate schools over 10+ years
• Began accepting the Common Application exclusively in 2009
• New Programs: Global Development Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Appropriate & Sustainable
Engineering, Music Therapy
• 29% of new students came from ethnically diverse backgrounds, 11% more than in 2008
• 3 athletes received coveted and competitive NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarships
• Athletics program among the top 25 programs in all of NCAA Division II, Director’s Cup
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

16. New at Seattle U for 2010/11:
Seattle University
 Increased numbers of freshman merit scholarships are
available. Visit seattleu.edu/admissions/undergraduate to see
how you qualify.
 An expanded Lemieux Library & Learning Commons opens fall
2010.
 A new fitness center and residence hall are currently under
construction.
 SU ranks 6th “Best Regional University” in the West by US
News. The Albers School of Business ranks in the top 50 of
private schools in the country, and Engineering finishes in the
top 50 of programs without a doctorate.
SU By the Numbers :
 3 out of 4 students engage in community service.
 90% of freshman return for their sophomore year.
 More than 500 students study abroad in 45 countries each
year.
 8 SU students in the last 8 years have received the Truman
Scholarship.
Freshman class middle 50%
 GPA average 3.4.-3.9
 SAT composite 1570- 1900
 ACT composite 23-29
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

17. …a residential liberal arts college, with
students from 48 states and 16
countries, devoted to:
Academic Excellence
68 Puget Sound students spent the last
summer conducting original
research, while 11 recent graduates
traveled overseas on teaching and
research fellowships.
Puget Sound will host the National Race &
Pedagogy Conference for the second time
this October, gathering
experts, academics, and community
leaders from around the country.
Environmental Responsibility
Construction on the Center for Health
Sciences, designed to LEED silver
standards is underway. This adds to the
LEED silver certified Thompson-Harned
Science Building, and our Live Green
House, a student residence designed to
meet LEED gold certification
standards, already on campus
Civic Engagement
This fall, Puget Sound was awarded the
2010 Community Partnership Award by the
Cross District Association of Tacoma. In
recent years, Tacoma has honored the
college and our faculty with awards for
Poet Laureate, Tacoma Green
Partnership, and Community Partner of the
Year, recognizing our commitment to
Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s within the
outreach, research, and service University
community.
Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  University of Puget Sound
www.pugetsound.edu
Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University