Independent Colleges of Washington
Higher EducationWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Independent Colleges of Washington is a nonprofit membership association that unites private, not-for-profit liberal arts colleges and universities across Washington state. Collectively, its member schools enroll more than 30,000 students and graduate over 8,000 each year, representing a substantial share of bachelor’s and advanced degrees awarded in the state. The organization emphasizes preparing graduates who can think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems. It is among the state's larger private-sector employers and supports a network of more than 210,000 alumni residing in Washington. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the association functions as a collaborative hub within the higher education sector. It maintains strong partnerships with businesses, communities, foundations, governments, higher education stakeholders, and the regional workforce to support shared initiatives and workforce alignment.