Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW) provide opportunity, choice, and success for students.
ICW is an association of the 10 private, nonprofit, liberal arts colleges in the state. ICW's member institutions share a commitment to high-quality, academically rigorous learning and to an education that emphasizes critical thinking, lifelong learning, ethics, leadership, and community service.
Specialties
ICW's mission is accomplished by providing resources for students, advocating for public policy that supports students, building strategic collaborations, and by telling the compelling story of independent higher education.