What Whitworth costs
Whitworth University charges $52,880 a year in published tuition and fees, about $26,440 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $68,516 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $26,736 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Whitworth
For fall 2024, Whitworth University received 4,197 applications and admitted 3,768 students, and 525 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1090 and 1330.
What Whitworth students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Whitworth University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 50 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 |
| Psychology | 41 |
| Business Administration and Management | 38 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| English Language and Literature | 23 |
| Chemistry | 21 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Whitworth
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington: about 6 miles away
- Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington: about 20 miles away
Colleges like Whitworth
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Pomona College, Claremont, California: 1,666 undergraduates
- Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington: 2,401 undergraduates
- Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California: 1,388 undergraduates
- Pitzer College, Claremont, California: 1,227 undergraduates
- Scripps College, Claremont, California: 1,113 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Whitworth University's acceptance rate? 89.8% for fall 2024: 3,768 of 4,197 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Whitworth University? $52,880 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Whitworth University? About 1,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Whitworth University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1090–1330.
What is the campus setting at Whitworth University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Whitworth University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Whitworth University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
