Whitworth University

Spokane, WA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Whitworth University reported a 86.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Whitworth University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Spokane, WA, with an SAT reference of 1220 and an ACT reference of 25. The historical average net price is $26,534 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

86.8%

4,740 applicants

SAT reference

1220

Combined score

ACT reference

25

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$26,534

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Whitworth University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)110012201330
ACT (composite, 1–36)212529

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

69.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,858

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Whitworth University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,788
$30,001 – $48,000$18,242
$48,001 – $75,000$20,358
$75,001 – $110,000$26,525
$110,000+$34,641

Top Majors at Whitworth University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing63
Education61
Social Sciences61
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies51
Psychology41
Biological & Biomedical Sciences36
Physical Sciences30
Computer & Information Sciences24
English Language & Literature23
Visual & Performing Arts19

Financial Aid at Whitworth University

About Whitworth University

Official website: https://www.whitworth.edu/

Admissions: https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitworth University

What is the acceptance rate at Whitworth University?

Whitworth University reported a 87% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,740. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Whitworth University?

The historical 87% acceptance rate suggests Whitworth University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Whitworth University?

The imported historical records for Whitworth University include an SAT reference value of 1220 and an ACT reference value of 25. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Whitworth University?

The stored historical average net price at Whitworth University is $26,534 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $38,334 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Whitworth University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Whitworth University is 70%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Whitworth University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Whitworth University?

Whitworth University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on March 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Whitworth University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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