A Legacy to Access Excellence
Today, approximately one-third of UW freshmen will be the first in
their families to earn a bachelor's degree, and 30 percent of students
come from families below the median income for the state of Washington.
Beginning in fall quarter 2007, more than 5,000 UW
students - nearly 20 percent of all undergraduates - will be covered
under the Husky Promise. Both the total number of students and the
overall percentage covered by the Husky Promise are among the highest
in the country when compared to similar programs at comparable
institutions.
The Husky Promise is one vital part of
our comprehensive financial aid program. The UW offers more than $160
million in financial aid each year, with nearly half of all
undergraduates receiving aid. Each year, over 5,000 University of
Washington students - both undergraduate and graduate - receive more
than $20 million in scholarships alone through grants, gifts or endowed
funds. While the UW has demonstrated a long history of providing
financial support to our students, continuing to provide the means for
students to attend the UW is - and must be - a long-standing commitment.
An Experience Like No Other
All UW students have access to award-winning
faculty and excellent research opportunities. Each
year, more than 4,000 undergraduates work
with faculty on cutting-edge research projects on
topics ranging from adolescent development to
constitutional law. Six members of the UW
faculty have been awarded a Nobel Prize and more than
150 have been elected to the National Academies
of Sciences and Engineering, the Institute of
Medicine and the American Academy of Arts
and Sciences. Six faculty have won MacArthur
Foundation "genius grants."
The Husky Promise will ensure that all talented
students - regardless of their financial situation - have access to the University's top-rated programs
and award-winning faculty. Through Husky
Promise, all UW students can pursue discovery and
research that will set them on the path to lifelong
learning and a lifetime of success and prosperity.
After graduation, 75 percent of UW students
remain in Washington state to live and work,
contributing to a vibrant, more educated
population, which is the foundation of our region's
economic vitality.