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Whitworth University

Whitworth College

Spokane, Washington 99251

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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.

Established
1890
Motto
Education of Mind and Heart
Type
Private university
Conference
Northwest Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III

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87%Acceptance
1212SAT Avg
1,927Students
10:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$58,561Earnings 10yr
$25,884Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Whitworth University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1212

Reading & WritingMid: 590
560670
MathMid: 585
540650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2129

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1212

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,920
Room & Board$13,700
Books & Supplies$768
Total Cost of Attendance$65,711
Average Net Price$25,884
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,492
$30–48K$17,727
$48–75K$20,336
$75–110K$29,657
$110K+$33,339

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,884

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4600.0%

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

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,927
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 3%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 4%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.4%
Freshman Retention80.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,510
8 Years$56,792
10 Years$58,561

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,200
Men
$55,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#7
Washington Monthly
#31

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

118High

Estimated from WA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
229 mi(397 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
294 mi(510 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
555 mi(962 min)

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