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Private suburban college in Spokane
Whitworth University is a private institution in Spokane with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1212, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,561 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,884.
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Whitworth University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1212
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
46.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
- •80% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Whitworth around the time he founded the college In 1883, George F.
- •Whitworth established the "Sumner Academy" in Sumner, a small town in Washington Territory, east of Tacoma.
- •Incorporated as "Whitworth College" in 1890, it relocated to Tacoma in 1899.
- •When a Spokane developer offered land just before World War I, the college moved once more, and classes were held for the first time in Spokane in September 1914.
- •Whitworth merged with Spokane Junior College in 1942, when the latter shut down due to financial difficulties during World War II.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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