Whitworth University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3583 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1000 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #932 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 4 | In Spokane |
| #1267 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 2,047
- Graduates
- 368
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 91% and is among the 36% 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 | 91% | 88% | 92% |
| Applicants | 4,126 | 1,663 | 2,463 |
| Admissions | 3,735 | 1,469 | 2,266 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 453 | 190 | 263 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
95 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
57 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
134 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Whitworth University are 1110-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Whitworth University are 19-27 (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 | 1534 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 302 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 219 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 126 (5%) |
| Asian | 96 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 68 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 40 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Whitworth University is $28,299 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 | $16,783 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,475 |
| $48-75K | $22,203 |
| $75-110K | $34,315 |
| $110K+ | $34,116 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $47,700 | $12,816 |
| Tuition in-state | $47,700 | $12,816 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $47,700 | $12,816 |
| Fee in-district | $1,290 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,290 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,290 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,351 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,100 |
| Room charge | $7,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,900 |
Whitworth University majors
Whitworth University has granted 577 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 154 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Whitworth University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 32 |
| Psychology, General | 57 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 55 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 37 | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 30 | |
| Sociology, General | 30 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | |
| Computer Science | 27 | |
| Economics, General | 27 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 27 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | |
| Education, General | 22 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | |
| Mathematics, General | 20 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | |
| Music, General | 14 | |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 13 | |
| Christian Studies | 11 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 11 | |
| Accounting | 10 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | |
| History, General | 9 | |
| Physics, Other | 9 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |
| Graphic Design | 8 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 7 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| General Studies | 1 | |
| Journalism | 1 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 577 | 154 |
Whitworth University has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 72% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Whitworth University has published 803 scientific papers with 6,450 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 20 |
| 1992 | 9 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 | 11 |
| 1994 | 5 | 16 |
| 1995 | 3 | 22 |
| 1996 | 8 | 10 |
| 1997 | 4 | 27 |
| 1998 | 6 | 27 |
| 1999 | 3 | 24 |
| 2000 | 12 | 42 |
| 2001 | 2 | 42 |
| 2002 | 13 | 36 |
| 2003 | 10 | 43 |
| 2004 | 9 | 67 |
| 2005 | 7 | 48 |
| 2006 | 13 | 102 |
| 2007 | 14 | 96 |
| 2008 | 11 | 118 |
| 2009 | 13 | 155 |
| 2010 | 21 | 182 |
| 2011 | 19 | 219 |
| 2012 | 19 | 225 |
| 2013 | 28 | 244 |
| 2014 | 26 | 265 |
| 2015 | 46 | 282 |
| 2016 | 41 | 314 |
| 2017 | 57 | 357 |
| 2018 | 29 | 436 |
| 2019 | 50 | 423 |
| 2020 | 51 | 467 |
| 2021 | 69 | 593 |
| 2022 | 48 | 596 |
| 2023 | 50 | 639 |
Whitworth University alumni
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Dan Inosanto
- Occupations
- Thai boxerkaratekaactorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Dan Inosanto is an American martial arts instructor. Inosanto is an authority on Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, and Pencak Silat.
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Stephen C. Meyer
- Occupations
- university teacherbiologistwritergeophysicisthistorian
- Biography
-
Stephen C. Meyer is an American author and former educator. He is an advocate of the pseudoscience of intelligent design and helped found 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 DI, Meyer was a professor at Whitworth College. Meyer is a senior fellow of the DI and 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
- player of American footballAmerican football coach
- 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 | 531 |
| 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 |