Whitworth University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3395 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #955 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #885 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 4 | In Spokane |
| #1466 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,867
- Graduates
- 447
- 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 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89% | 90% |
| Applicants | 4,197 | 1,745 | 2,452 |
| Admissions | 3,768 | 1,561 | 2,207 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 524 | 238 | 286 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
92 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
43 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
68 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Whitworth University are 1090-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
25 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 | 1497 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 299 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 216 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 109 (5%) |
| Asian | 88 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 55 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 22 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Whitworth University is $27,605 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 | $16,788 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,242 |
| $48-75K | $20,358 |
| $75-110K | $26,525 |
| $110K+ | $34,641 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $51,500 | $14,146 |
| Tuition in-state | $51,500 | $14,146 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $51,500 | $14,146 |
| Fee in-district | $1,380 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,380 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,380 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,351 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,300 |
| Room charge | $7,800 |
| Meal charge | $6,500 |
Whitworth University majors
Whitworth University has granted 496 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 144 master's across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Whitworth University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 36 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 | 5 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 50 | |
| Psychology, General | 41 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | |
| Computer Science | 24 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | |
| Chemistry, General | 21 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 20 | |
| Economics, General | 19 | |
| Sociology, General | 18 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |
| Education, General | 1 | 14 |
| History, General | 15 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | 10 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 14 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13 | |
| Accounting | 12 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | |
| Environmental Science | 9 | |
| Financial Planning and Services | 9 | |
| Physics, Other | 9 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 9 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 8 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Graphic Design | 5 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 3 | |
| Christian Studies | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 2 |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 2 | |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 | |
| Sports Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 496 | 144 |
Whitworth University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 71% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Whitworth University has published 972 scientific papers with 10,100 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 Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 230 |
| 2011 | 23 | 260 |
| 2012 | 26 | 269 |
| 2013 | 32 | 282 |
| 2014 | 28 | 342 |
| 2015 | 52 | 354 |
| 2016 | 48 | 400 |
| 2017 | 61 | 453 |
| 2018 | 36 | 551 |
| 2019 | 52 | 561 |
| 2020 | 59 | 650 |
| 2021 | 73 | 771 |
| 2022 | 52 | 796 |
| 2023 | 62 | 870 |
| 2024 | 38 | 1003 |
| 2025 | 32 | 968 |
Whitworth University alumni
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Dan Inosanto
- Occupations
- Thai boxerfilm actoractorkarateka
- 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 Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, Kung Fu, Shooto, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, Arnis, 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
- geophysicistwriterbiologistuniversity teacherphilosopher
- Biography
-
Stephen Charles Meyer is an American philosopher of science and historian. 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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Edward Kienholz
- Occupations
- artistassemblage artistconceptual artistpainterinstallation artist
- Biography
-
Edward Ralph Kienholz was an American installation artist and assemblage sculptor whose work was highly critical of aspects of modern life. From 1972 onwards, he assembled much of his artwork in close collaboration with his artistic partner and fifth wife, Nancy Reddin Kienholz. Throughout much of their career, the work of the Kienholzes was more appreciated in Europe than in their native United States, though American museums have featured their art more prominently since the 1990s.
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Alfred Nganga Mutua
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Alfred Nganga Mutua is a Kenyan journalist and politician who is serving as the Kenyan Minister (Cabinet Secretary) for Labour and Social Protection, an appointment he received as part of the July/August 2024 cabinet reshuffle. He previously served as the Minister for Tourism and Wildlife. Before that he served as the Cabinet Secretary (Minister) for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs under President William Ruto. Mutua was, together with the entire Cabinet members, dismissed from the cabinet in July, 2024 as President William Ruto planned to reorganize his Government. He was one of only 10 of the dismissed members of Cabinet who were reappointed back into Cabinet. Twelve of the dismissed Cabinet members were not reappointed.
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 | 498 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 W Hawthorne Rd Spokane, Washington, 99251 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 229,000 |
| Phone | 5097771000 |