Key Facts about Higher Education in Washington (2005)

Part 1: Colleges and Enrollments
Headcount enrollment
State-supported enrollment (FTEs)
Fields of study
Branch campus enrollments
Enrollment projections
High school graduation projections

Part 2: Students, Faculty, Staff
Students: age, gender, race/ethnicity
Faculty and staff: total number
Faculty: salaries, part-time, race/ethnicity, gender

Part 3: Readiness, Participation in College, Transfers, Achievement
WASL scores
Running Start, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College in the High School, Tech Prep
SAT, ACT test comparisons
Remediation
College participation
Transfers
Retention rates
Graduation rates
Degree and certificate completion
Bachelor's degree: state ranking

Part 4: Higher Education Finances
Cost of instruction and trends
Tuition and fees, including comparison with other states
Student costs
State operating budget
State capital budget

Part 5: Financial Aid
Need-based financial aid overview
Expected family contribution
Number of students receiving aid
Financial aid programs in detail
Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program

Glossary