Whitworth University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is a private university in Spokane, Washington, enrolling about 145 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 28.57% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,561 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,560
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 28.57% Selective
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 145 20.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
  • First-Generation Students: 24.2%
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 204
  • Room & Board: $23,088 annual estimate

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs: what the data shows

Common questions about Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs?

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is located in Spokane, WA (ZIP 99251).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs public or private?

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs cost?

Published tuition: $13,560.

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $54,240.

How hard is it to get into Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs?

Admission rate: 28.57%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs?

Total enrollment: 145 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 204 students.

About 21% enroll full-time in our extract.

What do graduates of Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs earn?

Median earnings: $49,510 six years after entry; $58,561 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.

45.88% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 28.57%; median earnings $58,561 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$13,560
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs was $13,560.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$54,240 4-Year Tuition

$23,088 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$528 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$37,176 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$148,704 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

28.57% Acceptance Rate

This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs reported total enrollment of about 145 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (5.5%). About 45.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 24.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs in 2024 is 145 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 204 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 73.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 22% male / 78% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 47% male / 53% female
  • Elementary Education and Teaching: 8% male / 92% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs.

Return on Investment

$25,000 Median Student Debt

$58,561 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

42.69% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

4.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs.

Top Programs by Completions

6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 23 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 19 completions

3. Elementary Education and Teaching: 12 completions

4. Accounting and Business/Management: 2 completions

5. Education, General: 1 completions

6. Accounting: 1 completions

Most popular programs at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,214
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,049

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is a private non-profit institution located in Spokane, WA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 145 students. Student body composition includes White (73.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (5.5%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 28.57%. Approximately 45.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 24.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions

Location

Spokane, WA 99251

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs located?

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is located in Spokane, WA.

What is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is 28.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.

How much does Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs cost?

Reported tuition is $13,560 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $23,088 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs?

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs reports undergraduate enrollment of about 204 students, White (73.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs?

About 24.2% of students at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs earn?

Median earnings are $49,510 six years after entry and $58,561 ten years after entry.

How much debt do Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.

Is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs public or private?

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is a private nonprofit institution located in Spokane, WA.

Is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs an HBCU?

No. Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs a tribal college?

No. Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.7%).

Is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs religiously affiliated?

Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs: Presbyterian.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Spokane, Washington city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Washington

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.