Whitworth University 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Whitworth University
	300 West Hawthorne Road
	Spokane, WA 99251
Main telephone	509.777.1000
Fax	509.777.3758
Website	https://www.whitworth.edu
Request more information	http://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions/request-info/

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
Denomination	Presbyterian
Date founded	1890
Degrees offered	Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation	National Association of Schools of Music, Professional Educators Standard Board of Washington, Washington State Board of Nursing, Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
School mascot	Pirates

School setting

Setting	Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Spokane
Population of city the school is in	203,276
Distance from campus to city center	7 miles
Public transportation to campus	Municipal bus service
Student parking on campus	$65 per year
Campus size	200 acres
County	Spokane

School visits

Visitor information website	http://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions/visit/
School visit availability	School visits are available every week day and some Saturdays.
Contact to set up school visit	Campus Visit Coordinator; 509.777.4786; visitus@whitworth.edu

Additional information

According to the school, Whitworth has held fast to its founding mission of providing 'an education of mind and heart' through rigorous and open intellectual inquiry guided by dedicated Christian scholars since 1890. A Whitworth education is characterized by academic excellence, the integration of faith and learning, abundant opportunities to engage in research and service, excellent study-abroad programs, and thorough preparation for careers with purpose. Whitworth professors conduct important research, produce critically acclaimed art and music, write books of note, and earn recognition in their fields. But their primary commitment is to teaching - sharing their knowledge, faith journeys and friendship with students inside and outside the classroom.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	273
Number of full time, freshmen women	423
Total number of full time freshmen	696
Number of part time, freshmen men	0
Number of part time, freshmen women	0
Total number of part time freshmen	0
Total number of freshmen men	273
Total number of freshmen women	423
Total number of freshmen	696
Number of full time, undergraduate men	911
Number of full time, undergraduate women	1,393
Total number of full time undergraduates	2,304
Number of part time, undergraduate men	25
Number of part time, undergraduate women	26
Total number of part time undergraduates	51
Total number of undergraduate males	936
Total number of undergraduate females	1,419
Total number of undergraduate students	2,355
Total enrollment	2,355

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	4%
Black	2%
Hispanic	10%
Multiracial	8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	68%
Race/ethnicity unknown	Less than 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state	26%
Number of states and territories represented	35

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	3%
Number of countries represented	38

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

3%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 33 semester credits per year.)

In-state tuition	$43,800
Out-of-state tuition	$43,800
Fees	$1,140
Books and supplies	$912
Room and board (live on campus)*	$11,800
Board and transportation (live with parents)	$3,366
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/financial-aid/cost-and-payment-information/
Other annual estimated expenses are $1,200 for transportation and $2,160 for personal expenses.

Tuition rates vary by

Our continuing studies/degree completion programs have a different rate than traditional day students.

Tuition refund policy

See https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/student-accounting-services/schedule-of-charges-and-fees/withdrawal-process-and-tuition-refund-schedule/  for more information.

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/student-accounting-services/payment-options/

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Senior citizens

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Traci Spoon Stensland
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@whitworth.edu
509.777.3215
Financial aid office website	https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/financial-aid/undergraduate-students/
Scholarship list website	https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/financial-aid/scholarships/

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term)	December 1

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2018-2019 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$42,556
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	85%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$3,508
Scholarship or grant	$34,028
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$38,637
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	81%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$4,492
Scholarship or grant	$30,617
Work study	$2,774
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	630
Number of freshmen who received aid	557
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	1,821
Number of undergraduates who received aid	1,627

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	66%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$29,442

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Institution loans (from the school)

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Lara Ramsay
Director of Admission
admissions@whitworth.edu
Greg Orwig
Vice President, Admissions & Financial Aid
gorwig@whitworth.edu
509.777.4786
800.533.4668
Admissions office website	https://www.whitworth.edu/admissions/
Electronic application website	https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions/prospective-freshmen/apply/

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	1,390
Number of male applicants accepted	1,260
Number of male applicants who enrolled	273
Number of female applicants	2,341
Number of female applicants accepted	2,127
Number of female applicants who enrolled	423
Total number of applicants	3,731
Total number of applicants accepted	3,387
Total number of applicants who enrolled	696

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Admission is available	Fall term, spring term
Fall* application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline	January 15
Notification date for early action applicants	Continuous
Number who applied for early action	3,302
Number who were admitted via early action	3,039
Fall transfer application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions/prospective-freshmen/apply/
Application fee	None
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
High school GPA	3.0, required for some students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for all students
Interview	Required for some students
Letters of recommendation	1, required for all students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for all students

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Important
Standardized test scores	Important
High school class rank	Not considered
Recommendations	Very important
Application essay	Very important
Character/personal qualities	Important
Interview	Important
Talent or ability	Considered
Extracurricular activities	Important
Level of applicant's interest	Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Not considered
Work experience	Considered
Related to a school graduate	Considered
First generation college student	Considered
Racial/ethnic group	Considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements

https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/registrar/transfer-info/

Credits accepted for transfer students

American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499	8%
500 - 599	38%
600 - 699	42%
700 - 800	12%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score	600
SAT math
Under 400	1%
400 - 499	9%
500 - 599	45%
600 - 699	32%
700 - 800	13%
Average SAT math score	580
ACT score
12 - 17	6%
18 - 23	35%
24 - 29	43%
30 - 36	17%
Average ACT score	25

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)	3.63
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class	91%
Percentage in top 25%	64%
Percentage in top 10%	34%

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	82%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	68%
Between four and five years	7%
Between five and six years	2%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Bachelor's

Master's

Graduate certificate

Other advanced degrees

School catalog

School catalog website	http://catalog.whitworth.edu/
To get a catalog	Contact Admissions; 509.777.4786
Academic index website	https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/academics/undergraduate-majors-and-programs/

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	4-1-4
Number of faculty on campus	314
Student faculty ratio	10.6:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	126 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Foreign language requirement
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major
http://catalog.whitworth.edu/

Attendance options

Evenings

Part time

Summer school

Our continuing studies program offers courses in the evenings and on weekends.

Optional academic programs

Double major

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

Honors program

Student-designed major

Accelerated degree program for adults in the continuing studies program

3-2 degree programs

3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available
Engineering	Master's at Seattle Pacific University, University of Southern California, Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University, Washington State University
Nursing	Master's at Washington State University
Other	Athletic training at Whitworth University
Whitworth has a 3-2 program for students of engineering. They attend 3 years at Whitworth and then 2 years at a partner engineering school to receive a dual bachelor degree. Affiliated schools are: Washington State University, Washington University (St. Louis), Columbia University

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
At these US schools or through this program	Intercollegiate Center for Nursing through Washington State University, Spokane branch
Study abroad available
In these countries	Please see website: https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/academics/off-campus-programs/

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/academics/undergraduate-majors-and-programs/military-science-rotc-program/

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Service learning programs

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

Harriet Cheney Cowles Library

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Badminton					Yes	Yes
Baseball	Div 3
Basketball	Div 3		Div 3		Yes	Yes
Cheerleading	Club		Club
Cross-country running	Div 3		Div 3
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Football	Div 3
Golf	Div 3		Div 3
Lacrosse			Div 3
Soccer	Div 3		Div 3		Yes	Yes
Softball			Div 3		Yes	Yes
Swimming	Div 3		Div 3
Table tennis					Yes	Yes
Tennis	Div 3		Div 3		Yes	Yes
Track and field	Div 3		Div 3
Ultimate Frisbee					Yes	Yes
Volleyball			Div 3		Yes	Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Sports website URL	http://www.whitworthpirates.com

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Orchestra

Radio station

Student government

https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/student-life/

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	46
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	International Club, Whitworth Student Investment Group, En Christo, Hawaiian Club, Swing and Ballroom Dance Club
Student clubs and associations website	https://whitworthclubs.com/
https://www.whitworthaswu.com/

Housing 

Contact for more information

Alan Jacob
Associate Director, Student Housing
housing@whitworth.edu
509.777.4533
Housing office website	https://www.whitworth.edu/housing/

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	51%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend	80%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Sophomore
Housing availability for first year students	Guaranteed
Housing options	Co-ed, men only, women only
Dorms require a key or code to enter
Application deposit	$100

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served
Housing application deadline	May 1

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

Reading and study skills courses

Tutoring

http://catalog.whitworth.edu/about/academicservices/

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Low-cost health insurance

Psychological counseling

https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/health-and-counseling-services/

Other services for all students

Orientation

Placement testing

Services for students with disabilities

Educational Support Services
studentlife@whitworth.edu
509.777.3271
Disabilities services website	https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/educational-support-services/
Designated parking
Housing
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors

Additional services available for these groups

International students

Minorities

Veterans

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Whitworth University Career Services
careerservices@whitworth.edu
509.777.3272
Career services website	https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/career-services/

Percentage of recent graduating class that

Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation	90%
Went directly to graduate or professional school	20%
Was counseled by the career services office	90%

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Career counseling, job search assistance, major choice, free alumni services, grad/school portfolio

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Susan Cook
Director of Admissions, Graduate and Continuing Studies
gradadmissions@whitworth.edu
509.777.3222
Graduate school website	https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions/graduate-students/

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	936
Number of undergraduate women	1,419
Total number of undergraduate students	2,355
Total enrollment	2,355

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 12-30 semester credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$11,970 for 18 credits in Education
Out-of-state tuition*	$11,970 for 18 credits in Education
Books and supplies	$684 for 18 credits
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition ranges from about $575 to $885 per semester credit, depending on the program.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	Varies by program; see https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions/graduate-students/  for more information.
Application deadline	Varies by program
Application fee	$35-$50