Whitworth University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Whitworth University is a private research university in Spokane, Washington, enrolling about 1,858 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 89.78% 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: $52,880
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,534 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 89.78% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,858 98.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.89%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 24.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1220
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,935
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,740
- Room & Board: $14,300 annual estimate
Whitworth University: what the data shows
Common questions about Whitworth University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Whitworth University?
Whitworth University is located in Spokane, WA (ZIP 99251).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Whitworth University public or private?
Whitworth University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Whitworth University cost?
Published tuition: $52,880.
Average net price after aid: $26,534.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,788 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,242 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,358 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,525 |
| $110,001+ | $34,641 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $211,520.
How hard is it to get into Whitworth University?
Admission rate: 89.78%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1220 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Whitworth University?
Total enrollment: 1,858 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,935 students.
Graduate enrollment: 447 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Whitworth University?
150%-time completion rate: 70.89%.
First-year retention: 77.6%.
What do graduates of Whitworth University 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.
29.45% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Whitworth University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (74 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (54 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (50 completions)
- Psychology, General (41 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (35 completions)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (34 completions)
- Computer Science (28 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (24 completions)
- Chemistry, General (22 completions)
- Sociology, General (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Whitworth University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 89.78%; completion rate 70.89%; median earnings $58,561 at 10 years; net price $26,534. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$52,880
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Whitworth University was $52,880.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,534
2024 Value
In 2024 Whitworth University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,534.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$106,136 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,534 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$211,520 4-Year Tuition
$14,300 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$528 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$67,708 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$270,832 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Whitworth University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55.70% 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 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 in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $36,012 | $36,012 | $24,412 |
| 2014 | $37,630 | $37,630 | $24,761 |
| 2015 | $39,096 | $39,096 | $26,602 |
| 2016 | $40,562 | $40,562 | $26,394 |
| 2017 | $42,186 | $42,186 | $28,229 |
| 2018 | $43,640 | $43,640 | $27,087 |
| 2019 | $44,940 | $44,940 | $25,557 |
| 2020 | $46,250 | $46,250 | $24,492 |
| 2021 | $47,590 | $47,590 | $25,823 |
| 2022 | $48,990 | $48,990 | $26,736 |
| 2023 | $50,920 | $50,920 | $25,884 |
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
89.78% Acceptance Rate
4,740 Total Applicants
4,113 Students Admitted
553 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.45% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1220
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Whitworth University reported total enrollment of about 1,858 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.9%), Hispanic or Latino (13.3%), and Two or More Races (10.2%). About 29.45% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 24.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Whitworth University in 2024 is 1,858 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,935 students. Graduate enrollment is about 447 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.6%
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 62.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
62.54% 100% Completion Time
70.89% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 62.54% of students graduating from Whitworth University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 13% male / 87% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 20% male / 80% 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.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$58,561 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.69% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
451.75% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Whitworth University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 50 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 74 completions
2. Elementary Education and Teaching: 54 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 50 completions
4. Psychology, General: 41 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 35 completions
6. Secondary Education and Teaching: 34 completions
7. Computer Science: 28 completions
8. English Language and Literature, General: 24 completions
9. Chemistry, General: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Whitworth University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Whitworth University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Whitworth University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,332
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,375
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 is a private non-profit institution located in Spokane, WA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 1,858 students. Student body composition includes White (62.9%), Hispanic or Latino (13.3%), Two or More Races (10.2%). The admission rate is 89.78%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1220. The 150%-time completion rate is 70.89%. Approximately 29.45% of students receive Pell Grants. About 24.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Spokane, WA 99251
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Whitworth University 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 located?
Whitworth University is located in Spokane, WA.
What is Whitworth University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Whitworth University is 89.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,740 applicants and 4,113 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Whitworth University cost?
Reported tuition is $52,880 and average net price is $26,534 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,300 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Whitworth University?
Whitworth University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,935 students, White (62.9%), Hispanic or Latino (13.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Whitworth University?
About 24.2% of students at Whitworth University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Whitworth University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Whitworth University reports midpoint SAT about 1220 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Whitworth University earn?
Median earnings are $49,510 six years after entry and $58,561 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Whitworth University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Whitworth University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Whitworth University public or private?
Whitworth University is a private nonprofit institution located in Spokane, WA.
Is Whitworth University an HBCU?
No. Whitworth University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Whitworth University a tribal college?
No. Whitworth University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Washington college costs
- Washington colleges by ROI
- 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.