1. Access and Affordability at Washington’s Independent Colleges Fall Counselor Workshops 2008 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

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 Planning Calendars Financial Aid Letters of Recommendation Resumes Essays Standardized Tests Choosing the Right School

3. ICW 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. 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 By the numbers… Enrollment39,000 Washington residents66% Diverse enrollment 22% (about the same at state colleges) Transfer students25% (of new students) State Need Grant recipients1 in 4 Pell Grant recipients1 in 4

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 ICW member colleges award 25% of baccalaureate and higher degrees in the state Nearly 80% of students who graduate do so in 4 years Low-income and diverse students graduate at the same rate as other students More than one-third of teaching and nursing degrees awarded in the state are from ICW member colleges More than 80% of classes have fewer than 30 students

6. Financial Aid Facts 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% of students receive financial aid Nearly 80% of aid is awarded based on need Average Financial Aid Package (for those receiving aid) Tuition and fees$23,019 Room and board$6,261 Total$29,280 Grants and scholarships Federal grants$4,224 State grants$4,684 Institutional grants$10,006 Student loans$4,180 State/Federal Work Study Total $2,440 $25,534 Average amount a family pays $3,746

7. Each College is Unique 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 Applications to independent colleges are reviewed holistically Admission criteria differ Urban and rural campuses Large (7,000 students) and small (1,200 students) Liberal arts and sciences and professional degrees

8. Gonzaga 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, one of 28 Jesuit Universities, sits on 124 acres along the Spokane River, in the center of Spokane. GU emphasizes Academic Excellence, Leadership Development and Community Service by developing “Men and Women for Others.” In the 2007-08 year, GU students contributed 120,000 hours of service locally, nationally and internationally. While boasting a student faculty ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 22, GU also boasts incredible research opportunities for undergraduates. Prospective Zags should take a challenging course load throughout high school – senior year coursework is important!

10. Academic Excellence Our Slater Museum of Natural History, home to one of the largest collections of natural artifacts in Washington State, has a new home in our renovated and expanded science complex. 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 university 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. University of Puget Sound Puget Sound is a national residential liberal arts college devoted to:

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