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Whitworth University

#7 in Best Colleges in Washington
  • 4 Year
  • Spokane, WA
  • 876 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      A
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    Whitworth is a highly rated private, Christian university located in Country Homes, Washington in the Spokane Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,211 undergraduate students. The Whitworth acceptance rate is 89%. Popular majors include Natural Sciences, Psychology, and Elementary Education. Graduating 75% of students, Whitworth alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,000.
    About Whitworth University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Northwest Conference
    Address
    300 W Hawthorne Rd
    Spokane, WA 99251
    Website
    whitworth.edu

    Whitworth University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    89%
    Application Deadline
    March 1
    SAT Range
    1090-1310
    ACT Range
    23-29
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $29,281/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $26,020/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    88%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.57 responses
    72%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.68 responses
    66%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.68 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Natural Sciences
      54 Graduates
    • Psychology
      50 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      43 Graduates
    • Biology
      37 Graduates
    • Business
      29 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      28 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      28 Graduates
    • Sociology
      27 Graduates
    • Chemistry
      24 Graduates
    • English
      22 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,211Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    40
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    26%
    Varsity Athletes
    19%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 42 responses
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    • Kind
      33%
    • Personable, kind, mature
      29%
    • Personable
      17%
    • Amiable
      7%
    • Christian
      5%
    • Hipster
      5%
    • Diverse
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    84%
    Poll
    95%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.61 responses
    Poll
    49%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.75 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 40 responses
    Report
    • Education of Mind and Heart
      70%
    • Close-Knit
      10%
    • Friendly
      10%
    • Passionate
      5%
    • Home away from home
      3%
    • Passionate...?
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $42,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    75%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    91%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.43 responses
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    Whitworth University Reviews

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    Cant stress this enough. Whitworth is PERFECT!

    Great academic programs, intelligent and caring professors, beautiful campus, diverse student body, homey community, and many other things that make Whitworth WORTH it.

    I'm also glad that Whitworth now has an Engineering program. They're really doing well in STEM as a liberal arts school.
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    Whitworth University is a wonderful place for any student seeking high-quality education and meaningful relationships with other students. Whitworth seeks to create an atmosphere that is diverse and challenging to personal views while respecting each human being and their personal story. Faculty and staff here at Whitworth care deeply for each student, inside and outside of the classroom. The courses are challenging and give students the opportunity to think critically about the material. Whitworth is expensive, but the education is definitely worth the high sticker price.
    I had my experience with Whitworth University by going to a college visit at Whitworth. I was very intrigued and happy with my visit of Whitworth University. I felt that Whitworth was the right place for me to go to college, so I applied and got accepted. I am so happy that I will be taking my next step and attending Whitworth University!