At a glance
Average net price
$26,534
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.9%
Admission rate
90%
Undergrad size
1,858
In-state tuition
$52,880
Out-of-state tuition
$52,880
Cost of attendance
$68,516
Median earnings (10y)
$58,561
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,220
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 77.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (33%), humanities & arts (28%), stem (22%).
- STEM22%
- Health2%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences33%
- Trades & services3%
- Business12.7%~236 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education12.3%~229 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences12.3%~229 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary10.3%~191 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.3%~154 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~135 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science4.8%~90 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.6%~86 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History3.0%~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication2.6%~49 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.8%~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.2%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 122 | $42,348 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 109 | $27,860 | $25,062 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 105 | $24,842 | $25,990 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 76 | $51,710 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 70 | $45,147 | $29,124 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 66 | $62,102 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 61 | $48,327 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 60 | $65,209 | $24,950 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 59 | $23,073 | $22,500 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 55 | $30,586 | $26,873 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | $21,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 52 | $30,305 | $24,642 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 50 | $46,839 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 50 | $27,535 | $26,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 43 | $80,204 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $23,250 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 40 | $43,510 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 36 | $57,992 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $22,624 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 36 | $43,371 | $26,610 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $26,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $26,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | $25,000 |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 19 | $23,361 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 19 | $53,919 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Whitworth University
Whitworth University is a mid-sized institution located in Spokane, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,858 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Whitworth University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,534 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $52,880 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $68,516 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.9%, a strong completion outcome. 77.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,561 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Whitworth University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (28% of credentials), stem (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Whitworth University accepts 90% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,220. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Spokane, Washington (suburb), Whitworth University draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Whitworth University
Q.How much does Whitworth University cost?
The average net price at Whitworth University is $26,534 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $68,516.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Whitworth University?
Whitworth University has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Whitworth University?
Whitworth University admits 90% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Whitworth University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Whitworth University graduate earns $58,561 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Whitworth University?
Published tuition is $52,880 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Whitworth University located?
Whitworth University is located in Spokane, Washington (ZIP 99251).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Whitworth University at their official website.