Washington Council of Chadd Bennett

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

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Consider All OptionsAt Washington’s Independent Colleges

Independent Colleges are Committed



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

Independent College Students



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

Diverse Student Body



Successful Students



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

Comprehensive Student Aid



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

Look at Net Tuition



Tuition Doesn't Predict Debt in Washington State

Avg Debt/State

Avg Tuition/State

Avg Debt ICW

Avg Tuition ICW

$0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000

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Source: The Project on Student Debt, Class of 2007

For students receiving financial aid:

Average Tuition, Room and Board: $33,500

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Average Financial Aid Package: $29,150

Net Tuition: $4,350

Apply to the best fit, then compare the numbers

Independent Colleges of Washington Can Help



Guidance for Students and Families through ProjectOpportunity.net

Public Policy Information on www.ICWashington.org

Twitter.com/ICW

Scholarships for students attending member colleges



Planning Calendars• Financial Aid• Essays• Standardized Tests

New in October 2009• Spanish Translation• Community College Transfer information• Kindle/Scholarship Contest for students



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

http://www.whitworth.edu/

Fall 2010 Application Deadline

Early Action/ Early Decision/Priority Deadline

Financial Aid deadline

Application Fee

Gonzaga University February 1 Early Action: November 15 January 15 $50

Heritage University Rolling Priority: March 15 $0

Pacific Lutheran University February 15 / rolling Rolling application reviews October 15, November 15, December 15, January 15

January 15 for priority consideration

$40

Saint Martin's University Rolling admissionsPriority: March 1 Final: August 20

N/A March 1 $35

Seattle Pacific University February 1 Early Action: November 15 January $45

Seattle University February 1 November 15 deadline for Sullivan Leadership Award

February 1 $45

University of Puget Sound January 15 Early Decision I: November 15 Early Decision II: January 2

December 15 / January 15

$40

Walla Walla University Rolling N/A N/A $40

Whitman College January 15 Early Decision I: November 15/ Early Decision II: January 1

December 15 / January 23

$50

Whitworth University March 1 Early Action: November 30 December 22 $0

Member School Highlights



Whitman CollegeWalla Walla, WA

Founded 1882. Enrollment: 1,450 from 45 states and 30 nations; Student-faculty ratio: 9:1; Average class size:15. About 75 percent of Whitman students live on campus.

Overall graduation rate of 88 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 a new visual arts center opened in 2008.

Award-winning students include 43 Fulbright recipients since 1999 as well as three Udall recipients, two National Science Foundation recipients, one Watson Fellow, one Emerson Hunger Fellow and two Truman finalists in 2009.

Gonzaga University



• Gonzaga University enrolled 1240 first-year students; it’s largest in its 123 year history and within the top three academic profiles

• The new class is the most diverse; nearly 20% of students are from under-represented backgrounds

• Gonzaga’s Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry departments have received prestigious grants, increasing undergraduate research opportunities

• 40% of GU students study abroad• GU now holds the World Record for Dodge Ball!

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

Updates from PLU

•Received the 2009 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization, a prestigious award that honors outstanding efforts on and off campus to engage the world and the international community

•Entering the third year of the International Honors Program

•Enrollment is strong as PLU enrolls another class of 700+ first-year students

•In January 2010, PLU will have students and faculty studying on all seven continents

•PLU is now a member of the Common Application

• Jesuit/Roman Catholic/ Only classically urban institution in the Pacific Northwest

• Incoming freshman class of 760

• Undergraduate population 4300

• Division I athletics

• $50 million+ Lemieux Library & McGoldrick Learning Commons Opening Fall 2010

• Included in the Princeton Review 371 Best Colleges; Green Rating 97/100; quality of life rating 98/100; academic rating 89/100

• One of only five universities in WA recognized in the Fiske Guide to Colleges

• Ranked among top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters & undergraduate programs; U.S. News & World Report

• 14th university nationally in total number of students who study abroad

• New majors in BM String Performance, BFA in Photography, BA Film Studies, BS Sport & Exercise Science



…a residential liberal arts college, with students from 48 states and 20 countries, devoted to:

Academic ExcellenceLast summer, 65 Puget Sound students spent the summer conducting original research, while 9 recent graduates traveled overseas on teaching and research fellowships.

Global FocusThrough our new interdisciplinary emphasis in Global Development Studies, our students can now explore the philosophical, empirical, and political dimensions of global development.

Environmental ResponsibilityOur 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 EngagementIn 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.

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 20094 Teams in the National Top 10

Accepts the Common Application

SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY

On Campus Updates:New Buildings•Student Recreation Center

Opening Fall of 2009•Harned Hall Academic Building

Opened 2008•Parson’s Residence Hall

Opened 2008

* Turn in application before Dec. 1, no application fee or essay

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