Overview
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| Location | Spokane, Washington |
| Online | whitworth.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Situated in a residential area of north Spokane, Washington, Whitworth University operates on a 200-acre campus marked by distinctive brick buildings and pine trees. Founded in 1890 as Whitworth College by Presbyterian minister George Whitworth, the institution gained university status in 2007 while maintaining its affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The private liberal arts university offers undergraduate programs across more than 100 areas of study, with notable strengths in business, education, and health sciences, while also providing select graduate programs. Whitworth maintains a selective admissions process and requires students to live on campus for their first two years, housing them in traditional residence halls or themed living communities. The Whitworth Pirates compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the Northwest Conference.
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Whitworth University is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Whitworth University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#304 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#223 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Washington
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Washington
#260 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1350 |
| ACT | 19/27 |
| GPA | 3.72 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $696 |
| Other Fees | $1,290 |
| Room and Board | $13,100 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,527 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,313 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Physical Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237066 IPEDS survey data for Whitworth University.
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Last updated February 24, 2024