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Whitworth University

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA · Suburb · 1,858 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
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
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
229 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$68,516
Avg net price
$26,534
Room & board
$14,300
Tuition
$52,880
Books & supplies
$528/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,788
$30–48k
$18,242
$48–75k
$20,358
$75–110k
$26,525
$110k+
$34,641
Admissions
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1220
Reading 550670
Math 540660
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 2129
English 2131
Math 2026
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Whitworth University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
70%
4-yr on-time completion
63%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
21%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
71%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
11%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,510
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,561
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$11,883$28,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,250
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$63,155
Independent students
21%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
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%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$49,510
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$202M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$8,332/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,375
Federal loan rate
56%

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