About Whitworth University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
2,776
Website
www.whitworth.eduAccreditation
NWCCU
Religious Affiliation
Presbyterian
On Campus Housing
Yes
Whitworth University is a private, Presbyterian university located in Spokane, Washington. Interestingly, Whitworth University has an ethnically diverse student population. At WU around 65% are white, 12% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 10% belong to two or more races. And, at the university, around 97% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 59% of the students are females and 41% are males. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Stephen C. Meyer, Trevor St. John, David Myers, and Michael Allan. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, WU offers around 118 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Rankings
The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Whitworth University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Mar
Acceptance Rate
91%
SAT Range
1090 - 1290
ACT Range
21 - 28
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The admission to Whitworth University is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1050-1290 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Whitworth University, must score 25 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 21 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 300 W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, Washington 99251. They can also call them at (509) 777-1000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$28,508
Average Annual Cost
$42,540
Books And Supplies
$864
Other Fees
$1,100
Room And Board
$11,496
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,350
Total One Year Cost
$59,350
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to WU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $60,273. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($44,940), books and supplies ($912), room and boarding ($11,800), and budget for other expenses ($3,436). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
82%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Four-one-four plan
Research Funding per Student
$598
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Biological and Physical Sciences
54 Graduates
Psychology, General
50 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
46 Graduates
Biology, General
37 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
29 Graduates
Computer Science
28 Graduates
Mathematics
28 Graduates
Sociology
27 Graduates
Chemistry
24 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
22 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
20 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
18 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
18 Graduates
Marketing
16 Graduates
Political Science and Government
15 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
13 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
11 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
10 Graduates
Economics
10 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
10 Graduates
Music
10 Graduates
International Business
8 Graduates
Journalism
8 Graduates
Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...
8 Graduates
Physics
8 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
7 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
7 Graduates
History
7 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
6 Graduates
Public Health
6 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
5 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
4 Graduates
Philosophy
4 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
3 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Rela...
3 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
3 Graduates
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and...
2 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
1 Graduates
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...
1 Graduates
Education, General
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,370
Socio-Economic Diversity
23%
Part-time
3%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$63,740 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 84% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
84%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$6,250/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,246/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,246/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Pirates
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northwest Conference
Total Male Athletes
259
Total Female Athletes
155
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $11,800 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at WU costs around $5,246 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The number of female and male students at the university are 41% and 59%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,000/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$42,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$127 - 346
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$28,554
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,107
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$10,411
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$24,469
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$38,673
$30K - $48K
$35,214
$48K - $75K
$34,098
$75K - $110K
$26,385
> $110K
$21,980
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$15,415,417
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at WU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,319, whereas the financial aid is $27,720. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $10,365, while the institutional aid is $27,720. The non-need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Whitworth University amount to $15,415,417 per annum.
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