Whitworth University: Review & Facts

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Whitworth University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,415 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1890 and is one of the 8 colleges located in Spokane, Washington.

Whitworth University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

At Whitworth University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
62
Whitworth follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 62 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Biology, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Whitworth University is fair at 78% (above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Whitworth University is good - 77%.

Student to faculty ratio at Whitworth is good -- 10:1. Learn more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $47,700 a year. The additional fees at Whitworth (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,300, which comes to a total of $49,000 annually.

Read the details about Whitworth additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
91%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 4,126 applications were submitted and 3,735 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Whitworth in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,200
Medium
Whitworth University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Whitworth, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Whitworth University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,400 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, about $7,200 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Whitworth. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Whitworth appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Whitworth University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Whitworth University
300 W Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, Washington
99251, USA
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