Whitworth University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3621 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1008 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #939 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 4 | In Spokane |
| #1447 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 1,939
- Graduates
- 406
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.whitworth.edu
Whitworth University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Whitworth University has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 84% | 89% |
| Applicants | 4,740 | 2,112 | 2,627 |
| Admissions | 4,113 | 1,772 | 2,341 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 549 | 235 | 314 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
103 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
82 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
111 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Whitworth University are 1100-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Whitworth University are 21-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1524 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 289 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 212 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 106 (5%) |
| Asian | 94 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 58 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 38 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Whitworth University is $27,491 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,492 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,727 |
| $48-75K | $20,336 |
| $75-110K | $29,657 |
| $110K+ | $33,339 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,600 | $12,924 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,600 | $12,924 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,600 | $12,924 |
| Fee in-district | $1,320 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,320 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,320 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,352 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,700 |
| Room charge | $7,500 |
| Meal charge | $6,200 |
Whitworth University majors
Whitworth University has granted 571 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 173 master's across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Whitworth University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 34 |
| Psychology, General | 52 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 43 | 8 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 50 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | |
| Computer Science | 29 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | |
| Mathematics, General | 23 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 22 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 22 | |
| Education, General | 21 | |
| Economics, General | 20 | |
| Physics, Other | 19 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 18 | |
| Chemistry, General | 17 | |
| History, General | 17 | |
| Sociology, General | 17 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | |
| Music, General | 11 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 10 | |
| Accounting | 9 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 9 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 7 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Christian Studies | 5 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 5 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 3 | |
| Bioinformatics | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 571 | 173 |
Whitworth University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 66% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Whitworth University has published 942 scientific papers with 9,317 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 21 | 18 |
| 1993 | 7 | 18 |
| 1994 | 5 | 16 |
| 1995 | 3 | 29 |
| 1996 | 8 | 22 |
| 1997 | 3 | 35 |
| 1998 | 6 | 39 |
| 1999 | 3 | 31 |
| 2000 | 12 | 57 |
| 2001 | 2 | 49 |
| 2002 | 13 | 45 |
| 2003 | 12 | 49 |
| 2004 | 11 | 85 |
| 2005 | 6 | 63 |
| 2006 | 14 | 119 |
| 2007 | 14 | 121 |
| 2008 | 12 | 142 |
| 2009 | 16 | 202 |
| 2010 | 21 | 229 |
| 2011 | 23 | 261 |
| 2012 | 26 | 269 |
| 2013 | 32 | 283 |
| 2014 | 28 | 340 |
| 2015 | 52 | 354 |
| 2016 | 48 | 400 |
| 2017 | 60 | 452 |
| 2018 | 35 | 551 |
| 2019 | 52 | 558 |
| 2020 | 58 | 642 |
| 2021 | 72 | 765 |
| 2022 | 52 | 792 |
| 2023 | 61 | 864 |
| 2024 | 35 | 990 |
Whitworth University alumni
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Dan Inosanto
- Occupations
- karatekaThai boxerfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Dan Inosanto is an American martial arts instructor and actor. Inosanto holds Instructor or black belt level ranks in several martial arts. He has studied traditional Okinawan karate, Judo, Jujutsu, Kenpo, Shoot wrestling, Systema, Filipino martial arts, and Jeet Kune Do. He was one of three people who were appointed to teach at one of the three Jun Fan Gung Fu institutes under Bruce Lee, the other two being Taky Kimura and James Yimm Lee. After Bruce Lee's death, Inosanto became the principal spokesperson and historian for Jeet Kune Do.
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Stephen C. Meyer
- Occupations
- philosopherhistoriangeophysicistwriterbiologist
- Biography
-
Stephen Charles Meyer is an American historian, author, and former educator. He is an advocate of intelligent design, a pseudoscientific creationist argument for the existence of God. Meyer was a founder of the Center for Science and Culture (CSC) of the Discovery Institute (DI), which is the main organization behind the intelligent design movement. Before joining the institute, Meyer was a professor at Whitworth College. He is a senior fellow of the DI and the director of the CSC.
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SYML
- Occupations
- musician
- Biography
-
SYML is the solo venture of Brian Leseney Fennell, who was previously part of the indie band Barcelona. SYML released his eponymous debut album on May 3, 2019, through Nettwerk Records.
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Mike Riley
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Michael Joseph Riley is an American football coach who was most recently the head coach of the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL). He has previously served as the head coach of two college football programs: Oregon State (1997–1998, 2003–2014) and Nebraska (2015–2017). Riley has also been the head coach of teams in four different professional leagues: the Canadian Football League (CFL), World League of American Football (WLAF), National Football League (NFL), and Alliance of American Football (AAF). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 1970s.
General info
| Alternative names | Whitworth College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Motto | Education of Mind and Heart |
| Colors | crimson, black |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 532 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 W Hawthorne Rd Spokane, Washington, 99251 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 229,000 |
| Phone | 5097771000 |