Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
Spokane, WA 99251
About Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
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 findings
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is 64% above.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,561.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs | $13,560 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Washington (state median) | $8,256 | $9,863 | 70 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs really?
Key findings
- Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,560).
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is 64% above.
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,560
Finding Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,560. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Washington median ($8,256), sticker tuition is 64% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 14% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,560
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $54,240. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies23
- Business Administration and Management, General19
- Elementary Education and Teaching12
- Accounting and Business/Management2
- Education, General1
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs.
Campus
Location
Spokane, WA
City / state
- ZIP
- 99251
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, tuition is 4% below the median for Rural campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
145
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 204
- Full-time share
- 21%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 45.88%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Campus acceptance rate from College Scorecard admissions data.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs graduates earn a median of $58,561 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $58,561. Median federal loan debt: $25,000.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs graduates report median earnings of $58,561 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 6 programs by IPEDS completions (7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Washington median 5.1 pp above median (94.9%)
- Far West median 54.3 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $4,214
- Washington median 0.44× the median ($9,588)
- Far West median 0.44× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 0.55× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,049
- Washington median 1.1× the median ($8,580)
- Far West median 1.3× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs at a glance
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is a private non-profit institution in Spokane, WA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralElementary Education and Teaching
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian73.1%Hispanic or Latino11.7%American Indian or Alaska Native5.5%
Schools near Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
Other campuses in Spokane, WA when available, plus nearby institutions in Washington.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Washington, then by similar ownership and admissions.
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.
What is Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs's tuition?
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,560 in the latest College Scorecard 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%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.