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Whitworth University
Spokane, WA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,009
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $64,055
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Whitworth University is a private nonprofit college in Spokane, WA with 1,858 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1220 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,009 per year ($12,276 for families earning under $30,000). 67% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,055 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,740
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,113
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–670
200800
SAT Math540–660
200800
ACT Composite21–29
136
What Whitworth University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $69,684
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $55,450
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,276
- $30–48k$13,183
- $48–75k$13,433
- $75–110k$23,840
- $110k+$32,965
Get a personal estimate with Whitworth University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $64,055
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,858
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White63%
- Hispanic13%
- Black2%
- Asian4%
Whitworth University FAQ
What is Whitworth University's acceptance rate?+
Whitworth University admits 90% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Whitworth University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1220.
What ACT score do you need for Whitworth University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–29.
Is Whitworth University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Whitworth University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,740 students applied to Whitworth University and 4,113 were admitted; 553 enrolled.
Does Whitworth University consider legacy status?+
No. Whitworth University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Whitworth University require an essay?+
Whitworth University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Whitworth University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $69,684 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,009.
What is Whitworth University's graduation rate?+
67% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 237066 · How we use this data
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