Whitworth University: Review & Facts

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Whitworth University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,760 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1890 and is one of the 7 colleges located in Spokane, Washington.

Whitworth University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
61
Fair
At Whitworth University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Whitworth University follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 61 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Biology, Psychology, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools and colleges.

It is important 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 normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The rate of student retention at Whitworth University is high at 81% (well above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Whitworth University is good - 79%.

Student to faculty ratio at Whitworth is good -- 11:1. Learn more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$46,300
High
Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $45,100 a year. The additional fees at Whitworth (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,200, which comes to a total of $46,300 annually.

Read the details about Whitworth University 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, 3,915 applications were submitted and 3,563 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

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

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,700
Medium
Whitworth University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Whitworth University, 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 provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,300 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $6,700 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Whitworth University. 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 numbers, Whitworth University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Whitworth University Location and Maps



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