Independent Colleges of Washington

Independent Colleges of Washington is a not-for-profit membership association representing liberal arts-based, private, not-for-profit colleges and universities in Washington. Together, our member colleges collectively:
- Enroll more than 30,000 students;
- Graduate more than 8,000 students each year (one in five of the bachelor's and advanced degrees earned in Washington);
- Prepare students who can think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems;
- Employ nearly 8,000 people as one of the top 20 private sector employers in the state; and
- Celebrate more than 210,000 alumni residing in Washington.

We are strong partners with Washington businesses, communities, foundations, governments, higher education stakeholders, and workforce.