Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

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Undergrad Science & Engineering

Tuition & Fees

$48,990

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,563
Declined 352
Total Received 3,915
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Private

1,996

undergraduate students

372

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Whitworth University, founded in 1890, is a church-affiliated institution. Its 200-acre campus is located seven miles from the center of Spokane.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,368
Established in 1890
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Presbyterian

Social Networks

Visiting campus is the best way to see what Whitworth is all about. Meet our fun, welcoming community and make connections right away. Take in the view from a hammock in The Loop. Jump into a game of Ultimate Frisbee. Sit in on a class. Dine and chat with student residents. Experience campus worship. Visiting in the winter? Find out why students refer to campus as "Narnia." We can't wait for you to experience life at Whitworth. Go to Whitworth.edu/visit and choose the visit that's right for you! Whitworth has 200 acres of stately pines, wide-open green spaces and first-rate facilities—right in the middle of one of the most scenic regions in the US. The Spokane area offers a thriving community life and abundant outdoor activities.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Whitworth University
300 West Hawthorne
Spokane, WA
99251

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
56%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
92%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
33%
Top 1/4
64%
Top 1/2
92%
Bottom 1/2
8%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
520
75th
630
25th
530
75th
29
25th
20
75th
27
25th
20
75th
28
25th
21

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some SAT Subject Tests Not used

Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,563
Declined 352
Total Received 3,915

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record

Recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$36,407

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $47,700
Housing $7,200
Food $5,900
Additional fees $1,290
Total $62,090
Average Financial Aid - $36,407
Total with Avg. Aid $25,683

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 533-4668
F: 509 777-4601
finaid@whitworth.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, cornhole, dance (ballroom/swing), dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey,kickball, roundnet, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, spikeball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/outdoor), wiffleball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Northwest Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting. yes
Air Force JROTC/ROTC. yes
American/United States Studies/Civilization. yes
Applied Mathematics, Other. yes
Army JROTC/ROTC. yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. yes
Art/Art Studies, General. yes
Athletic Training/Trainer. yes yes
Biochemistry. yes
Bioinformatics. yes
Biological and Physical Sciences. yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. yes
Business Administration and Management, General. yes yes
Chemistry, General. yes
Christian Studies. yes
Communication, General. yes
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. yes
Community Health and Preventive Medicine. yes
Computer Science. yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. yes
Criminology. yes
Design and Visual Communications, General. yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. yes
Economics, General. yes
Economics, Other. yes
Education, General. yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. yes
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented. yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. yes
Elementary Education and Teaching. yes yes
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship. yes
Engineering, General. yes
English Language and Literature, General. yes
Environmental Education. yes
Environmental Science. yes
Environmental Studies. yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. yes
Finance, General. yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management. yes
French Language and Literature. yes
General Studies. yes
Graphic Design. yes
History, General. yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce. yes
International Relations and Affairs. yes
Journalism. yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General. yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. yes
Mathematics, General. yes
Montessori Teacher Education. yes
Music Performance, General. yes
Music Teacher Education. yes
Music, General. yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist. yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. yes
Philosophy. yes
Physical Therapy/Therapist. yes
Physics, General. yes
Physics, Other. yes
Political Science and Government, General. yes
Psychology, General. yes
Secondary Education and Teaching. yes yes
Secondary School Administration/Principalship. yes
Sociology, General. yes
Spanish Language and Literature. yes
Special Education and Teaching, General. yes yes
Speech Communication and Rhetoric. yes
Sports Studies. yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. yes
Theology/Theological Studies. yes yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. yes
Writing, General. yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Health Science
  2. Business Administration
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,368

total students

71%

in-state

29%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84%

1,996
students

Female
58%
1,148

Male
42%
848

16%

372
students

Female
41%
153

Male
59%
219

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

1,946
students

Female
58%
1,123

Male
42%
823

2%

41
students

Female
39%
16

Male
61%
25

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
64%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
9%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

7%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 43
Countries most often represented India
Mongolia
Nepal
Nigeria
Pakistan
Zimbabwe
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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