Presentation on independent / private colleges and universities in Washington state. Presented to counselors and career specialists at the Washington Council of High School College Relations Fall 2009 Workshops

1. 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 Washington Council of Chadd Bennett High School-College Relations [email_address] Fall Counselor Workshops 2009 206.623.4494 Consider All Options At Washington’s Independent Colleges

2. Independent Colleges are Committed 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 Diversity in Student Body, Location and Mission High Quality, Personalized Programs and Facilities Graduating Successful Students, On Time and Prepared Comprehensive Student Aid and Affordability

3. Independent College Students 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 Nearly 40,000 students enrolled each year About 2/3rds are from Washington state Representing every county in the state From all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds

4. Diverse Student Body 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. Successful Students 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 Independent Colleges award a quarter of baccalaureate and higher degrees in the state Nearly 80% of students who graduate do so in 4 years or less

6. Comprehensive Student 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 Over 90% of students receive financial aid at Independent Colleges Nearly 80% is need based aid A quarter receive the State Need Grant and/or Pell Grant

7. Look at Net Tuition 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 For students receiving financial aid: Average Tuition, Room and Board: $33,500 - Average Financial Aid Package: $29,150 Net Tuition: $4,350 Apply to the best fit, then compare the numbers

8. Independent Colleges of Washington Can Help 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 Guidance for Students and Families through ProjectOpportunity.net Public Policy Information on www.ICWashington.org Twitter.com/ICW Scholarships for students attending member colleges

10. 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 (800) 533-4668 www.whitworth.edu Whitworth University (877) 462-9448 www.whitman.edu Whitman College (800) 541-8900 www.wallawalla.edu Walla Walla University (800) 396-7191 www.pugetsound.edu University of Puget Sound (800) 426-7123 www.seattleu.edu Seattle University (800) 366-3344 www.spu.edu Seattle Pacific University (800) 368-8803 www.stmartin.edu Saint Martin’s University (800) 274-6758 www.plu.edu Pacific Lutheran University (888) 272-6190 www.heritage.edu Heritage University (800) 322-2584 www.gonzaga.edu Gonzaga University

11. $0 December 22 Early Action: November 30 March 1 Whitworth University $50 December 15 / January 23 Early Decision I: November 15/ Early Decision II: January 1 January 15 Whitman College $40 N/A N/A Rolling Walla Walla University $40 December 15 / January 15 Early Decision I: November 15 Early Decision II: January 2 January 15 University of Puget Sound $45 February 1 November 15 deadline for Sullivan Leadership Award February 1 Seattle University $45 January Early Action: November 15 February 1 Seattle Pacific University $35 March 1 N/A Rolling admissions Priority: March 1 Final: August 20 Saint Martin's University $40 January 15 for priority consideration Rolling application reviews October 15, November 15, December 15, January 15 February 15 / rolling Pacific Lutheran University $0 Priority: March 15 Rolling Heritage University $50 January 15 Early Action: November 15 February 1 Gonzaga University Application Fee Financial Aid deadline Early Action/ Early Decision/ Priority Deadline Fall 2010 Application Deadline

12. Member School Highlights 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 20 countries, devoted to: Academic Excellence Last summer, 65 Puget Sound students spent the summer conducting original research, while 9 recent graduates traveled overseas on teaching and research fellowships. Global Focus Through our new interdisciplinary emphasis in Global Development Studies , our students can now explore the philosophical, empirical, and political dimensions of global development. Environmental Responsibility Our new Live Green House , designed to meet LEED gold certification standards, is an environmentally friendly student residence and learning center for the greater community. Civic Engagement In the past year, 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 outreach, research, and service within the community.

18. 90–100% Acceptance Rate to Medical Schools Over the Past 10 years $3.7 million grant from the NSF for Science Education research NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Champions 2009 4 Teams in the National Top 10 Accepts the Common Application