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

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
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 Graphics	×
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
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	×
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, General	×
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	×
Sports Studies	×
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

4,740

Applied

4,113

Accepted

1,939

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,627

Females Applied

2,341

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,112

Males Applied

1,772

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

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	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	March 1st	Not reported	No
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	560	670
SAT Math	600	540	650
ACT Composite	23	21	29

Tuition & Fees

Fees

1,450

Full-time student fees

14,300

Room & board

7,800

Room only

Financial Aid

50,901

Avg. Financial Aid Package

55,677

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

38,553

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,333

Avg. Loan Aid

32,774

Avg. Grant Aid

40,969

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

84.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,939

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

26%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.35%
Black or African American	2.54%
White or Caucasian	63.57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.42%
Asian	3.79%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.92%
Two or more races	9.96%
Other	0.52%

Gender

Male (44.51%)

Female (55.49%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed 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		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	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		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

630

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 483

Part-time - 147

Male - 281

Female - 349