Washington State Private Universities 2014-15
Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle) www.cornish.edu Total enrollment: 833
Admissions (800)726-ARTS Campus Visit: (800) 726-ARTS
Average GPA: 3.15 Average SAT: not required, but strongly recommended
Admission Needs: 2 essays, application, transcripts, audition/portfolio review (key component)
Approximate Costs: Tuition & Fees- $35,800 + Books & Supplies 1,800 + Room/Board- $9,180=$50,000
Application Deadlines:
Early dec.- Dec.1, (no appl.fee)
Regular Deadline- 2/1
Application Fee: $40
Gonzaga University (Spokane) www.gonzaga.edu Total enrollment: 7,764
Admissions (800) 322-2584 Campus Visit: (800) 322-2584
Average GPA: 3.51-3.94 Average SAT/ACT: 1090-1290/25-29
Admission Needs: Common App. & Supplement, two recommendations (teacher & counselor), transcripts, test scores
Approximate Costs: Tuition- $36,500+ Room/Board $9,900 + Books/Supplies $1,074 = approx. $51,000/year
Application Deadlines:
Early Action- November 15
Regular Deadline- February 1
Application Fee: $50
Northwest University (Kirkland) www.northwestu.edu Total enrollment: 1,651
Admissions (425) 889-5212 Campus Visit: (425) 889-5286
Average GPA: 3.7-4.0 Average SAT/ACT: 1700-2300 (incl. writing)/20-26
Admission Needs: Essay, transcripts, test scores
Approximate Costs: Tuition $26,968 + Room/Board $7,620 + Books/Supplies $1,000 = $35,588/year
Application Deadlines:
Early Action: Nov. 15, January 15
Regular App- Aug 1.
Fin.Aid: Feb. 15
Application Fee: $30
Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma) www.plu.edu Total enrollment: 3,500
Admissions (800) 274-6758 Campus Visit: (253) 535-7151 www.plu.edu/visit
Average GPA: 3.6 Average SAT/ACT: 1440-1810/21-27
Admission Needs: Common App, two essays, Academic letter of recommendation, transcripts, test scores
Approximate Costs: Tuition/fees $36,180 + Room/Board $10,230 + Books/Supplies $1,026 = $47,436 year
Application Deadlines: Campus Visit:
Early Acceptance- Apply Oct. 1 Fall Preview Day: October 5th
Priority Deadline- Feb 15 Lute Life Days: Oct.10, Nov.11,24, Feb. 13, Mar.6,20,30, Apr.6,10
Financial Aid Priority Deadline- Feb 15
Application Fee: $40 (no fee for online applicants)
Students 3.8 and 1250 SAT> Extra scholarships and some full ride
Seattle University (Seattle) www.seattleu.edu Total enrollment: 7,400
Admissions: (206) 220-8040 Campus Visit: (206) 220-8040; register online
Average GPA: 3.3-3.9 Average SAT/ACT: 1600-1910/24-29 Fall Preview Day: Oct. 20 and Nov. 16
Application Needs: Essay, recommendations (teacher & counselor), transcript, test scores, Common App. & supplement
Approximate Costs: Tuition $34,200 +Room/Board $10,296 + Books/Supplies $1,485 = $50,610
Application Deadlines:
Early Action- November 15
Financial aid and Regular Deadline- January 15
Application Fee: $55
Seattle Pacific University (Seattle) www.spu.edu Total enrollment: 4,208
Admissions (800) 366-3344
Average GPA: 3.56 Average SAT/ACT: 1500-1830/22-27
Admission Needs: Essays, two recommendations, transcripts, test scores, Common App & Supplement
Approximate Costs: Tuition & Fees $35,472 + Room/Board $10,086 avg. + Books/Supplies $1,026 = $49,604
Application Deadlines: February 1
Early Decision/Action- November 15
Regular Deadline- February 1
Application Fee: $50
St. Martins University (Lacey) www.stmartin.edu Total enrollment: 1,641
Admissions: (360) 438-4596 Campus Visits: (360) 438-4596
Average GPA: 3.51 Average SAT/ACT: 1573/23
Application Needs: Common Application, transcript, essay, test scores
Approximate Costs: Tuition $31,688 + Room/Board $9,990 = $41,678
Application Deadlines: Highlights: New Engineering building
Rolling Admissions program RN/BSN transfer program
Priority- Nov. 1, Dec. 1, Feb. 1, March 1 Engineering
Application Fee: $50 Athletic Scholarships available
University of Puget Sound (Tacoma) www.ups.edu Total enrollment: 2,600
Admissions (253) 879-3211 Campus Visits: (253) 879-3989
Average GPA: 3.3 Average SAT/ACT: 1340/26-30
Admission Needs: Essay, letters of recommendation (teacher & counselor), transcripts, test scores, Common App. & Supplement
Approximate Costs: Tuition & Fees- $43,428 + Room/Board $11,180 = $54,608
Application Deadlines:
Early Decision I: (binding)- November 1 Early Decision II: Jan. 1
Regular Deadline and FAFSA- January 15 Notification begins 4/1 on regular decision
Application Fee: $50
Whitman College (Walla Walla) www.whitman.edu Total enrollment: 1,550
Admissions (877) 462-9448 Campus Visits: www.whitman.edu//admission/visit/scheduleyourvisit
Average GPA: 3.62-3.97 Average SAT/ACT: 1870-2180/29-33
Admission Needs: Common App & Supplement, test scores, teacher & counselor recommendation, personal statement essay, transcript
Approximate Costs: Tuition/Fees $44,800 + Room/Board $11,228 + Books/Supplies $1400 = $57,428
Application Deadlines:
Early Decision (binding)- November 15 & January 1
Regular Deadline- January 15
Application Fee: $50
Whitworth College (Spokane) www.whitworth.edu Total enrollment: 3000
Admissions: (800) 533-4668 Campus Visits: (800) 533-4668
Average GPA: 3.65-3.9 Average SAT/ACT: 1915/29
Admission Needs: Application, essay, academic recommendation, transcripts, test scores
Approximate Costs: Tuition & Fees $37,630 + Room/Board $10,278 + Books/Supplies $816 = $48,724
Application Deadlines:
Early Decision/Early Action- November 30
Regular Deadline- March 1st
Application Fee: no fee