Presented at ten sites across Washington to guidance counselors attending Washington Council for High School - College Relations 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
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
Opportunity, Choice, Success
at Washington’s Independent Colleges

2. 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
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

3. 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
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

4. 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
Opportunity, Choice, Success
Liberal arts prepare
students for a rapidly
changing world
Well rounded programs
that emphasize
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Leadership
• Ethics
• Service

5. 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
Opportunity, Choice, Success
Personalized to the
strengths of each
student
13:1 Student/Faculty
ratio with instruction
by professors in small
classes

6. 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
25%: Federal Pell Grant
20%: State Need Grant
(of resident undergrads)
Opportunity, Choice, Success

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

8. 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
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

9. 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
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

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
• Planning Calendars
• Financial Aid
• Essays
• Standardized Tests
• Spanish Translation
• Community College Transfers
Opportunity, Choice, Success

11. 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
Facebook.com/IndependentCollegesWA
Twitter.com/ICW
Scholarships for students attending ICW colleges
Public Policy Information on www.ICWashington.org
Opportunity, Choice, Success

12. 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
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
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
Opportunity, Choice, Success

13. 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
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.
 Award-winning students include 47 Fulbright Scholars, 10 Watson Fellows, seven Udall Scholars, four
Truman Scholars, four National Science Foundation Fellows and one Rhodes Scholar since 1999.

14. 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
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 students study abroad!

15. 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
• 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

16. 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
Seattle UniversityNew at Seattle U for 2010/11:
 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

17. 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
…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 outreach,
research, and service within the
community.
www.pugetsound.edu