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Whitworth University

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA · Suburb · 1,858 students
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$26,534
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
70%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$58,561
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
90%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Located on a beautiful pine-forested campus in Spokane, Washington, Whitworth University is a private Christian liberal arts institution best known for its "mind and heart" philosophy, which harmonizes rigorous academic inquiry with faith-based personal growth. Prospective students are drawn to its premier academic offerings, particularly its highly regarded School of Business, robust pre-med and nursing pathways, and respected School of Education. The student experience is defined by a warm, collaborative campus culture featuring highly successful NCAA Division III athletics, active outdoor recreation, and a strong emphasis on community service. Additionally, Whitworth's distinctive "Jan Term" offers a unique, one-month winter semester dedicated to intensive, single-subject study or transformative faculty-led study abroad opportunities.

Wikipedia:Whitworth University is a private Christian university that is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Spokane, Washington, United States. Founded in 1890, Whitworth enrolls nearly 2,600 students and offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs.

Location
Spokane, WA, 99251 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
229 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$52,880
Housing & food (on campus)$14,300
Books & supplies$528
Cost of attendance$68,516
Average net price$26,534
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$52,880
Housing & food (on campus)$14,300
Books & supplies$528
Cost of attendance$68,516
Average net price$26,534
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,788
$30–48k
$18,242
$48–75k
$20,358
$75–110k
$26,525
$110k+
$34,641
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
70%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
63%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
71% graduated · 18% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$49,510
10 yrs after entry$58,561
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$11.9k–$28.5k
90th percentile$35,250
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1220
R 550–670 · M 540–660
ACT midpoint
25
Comp 21–29 · E 21–31 · M 20–26
SAT middle 50%: 1090–1330
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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$63,155
Independent
21%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
13%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Two or more
10%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$49,510
After 10 yrs
$58,561
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods61
Psychology, General52
Biological and Physical Sciences50
Computer Science33
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing33
Biology, General32
Business Administration, Management and Operations31
English Language and Literature, General29
Communication and Media Studies26
Mathematics25
Physics24
Marketing22
Sociology21
Economics20
Political Science and Government19
Chemistry18
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$202M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,332/mo
Teaching spend
$13,375
per student
Federal loans
56%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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