Overview

Whitworth University is a Comprehensive institution located in Spokane, WA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 300 W Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA  99251
United States

Contact Ms. Lara Ramsay
Director of Admission
Email: admission@whitworth.edu
Phone: 509-777-4347
Fax: 509-777-3758

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Environmental Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
General Literature
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Human Computer Interaction
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Chemistry
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics, General
Economics, Other
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Directing And Theatrical Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,126

Applied

3,735

Accepted

2,045

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,463

Females Applied

2,266

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,663

Males Applied

1,469

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.74

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 1st	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	March 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	620	570	690
SAT Math	600	540	660
ACT Composite	23	19	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

49,600

Private

Fees

1,320

Full-time student fees

13,700

Room & board

7,500

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

43,266

Avg. Financial Aid Package

44,744

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

35,851

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,433

Avg. Loan Aid

26,044

Avg. Grant Aid

34,869

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

83.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,045

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

26%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.94%
Black or African American	2.66%
White or Caucasian	62.42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.39%
Asian	4.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.87%
Two or more races	9.54%
Other	0.49%

Gender

Male (42.25%)

Female (57.75%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	45%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Springfest, Community Building Day and Bingo Night

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
International Club, Whitworth Student Investment Group, Polynesian Club, Ultimate Frisbee and Swing & Ballroom Dance Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

317

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 195

Part-time - 122

Male - 159

Female - 158