School Information

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Total Enrollment 2,781
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Whitworth University

http://www.whitworth.edu
300 W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, Washington 99251
(509) 777-1000

Whitworth University is a private, residential, liberal-arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Whitworth's mission is to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and the heart, equipping its graduates to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. This mission is carried out by a community of Christian scholars committed to excellent teaching and to the integration of faith and learning.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Whitworth University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 86.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,753), and 60% receive loans ($7,151 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,120. Off campus it is around $4,475.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Whitworth University is $23,300 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,862 people applied to Whitworth University. Of the applicants, 53.0% were admitted (53.0% male & 53.0% female ) and 18.0% accepted (20.0% male and 16.0% female)

Of the 2,453 undergraduate students at Whitworth University, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (85.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 80.0% of the 328 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     58.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     87.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     59.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     74.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     73.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Mar 1st
Admissions Office Phone (509) 483-8512
Admissions Office Email admissions@whitworth.edu
Admissions Office Address 300 W. Hawthorne Road Spokane, WA 99251
Admissions Website http://www.whitworth.edu/administration/admissions/index.htm (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.whitworth.edu/Administration/Admissions/Apply/Index.htm
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Whitworth University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Whitworth University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 630
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
 
Whitworth University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2
American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 25
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 25
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 85 19
Accounting 11
Business Administration and Management, General 33 11
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 22
International Business/Trade/Commerce 10 8
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
Communication, journalism, and related programs 32
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 15
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 8
Journalism 9
Computer and information sciences and support services 6
Computer Science 6
Education 50 87
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 6
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10
Elementary Education and Teaching 48 35
Music Teacher Education 2
Secondary Education and Teaching 21
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 3
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 10
English language and literature/letters 23
English Language and Literature, General 23
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 12
French Language and Literature 4
Spanish Language and Literature 8
Health professions and related clinical sciences 47
Athletic Training/Trainer 8
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 39
History 16
History, General 16
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 25
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 25
Mathematics and statistics 19
Applied Mathematics 1
Mathematics, General 18
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 13
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 13
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 15
Health and Physical Education, General 15
Philosophy and religious studies 31
Philosophy 4
Religion/Religious Studies 27
Physical sciences 23
Chemistry, General 12
Physics, General 5
Physics, Other 6
Psychology 40
Psychology, General 40
Social sciences 46
Economics, Other 6
International Relations and Affairs 12
Political Science and Government, General 13
Sociology 15
Theology and religious vocations 0
Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual and performing arts 36
Art/Art Studies, General 11
Arts Management 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Music, General 19
 
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