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Whitworth University

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Overview

Whitworth University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Spokane, Washington, United States. Founded in 1890, Whitworth University is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. This institution offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 136-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 90-99%. This makes it a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. Whitworth University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Whitworth University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Whitworth University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Whitworth University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Whitworth University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

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Founded 1890
Motto Education of Mind and Heart
Colours Crimson and black
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Location

Address 300 W Hawthorne Road
Spokane
99251 Washington
United States
Whitworth University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Whitworth University Phone Number (509) 777 1000
Whitworth University Fax Number (509) 777 3725
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Whitworth University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1933


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Whitworth University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
  • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Whitworth University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Whitworth University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Whitworth University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Whitworth University's academic range and degree level offering.



Whitworth University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Whitworth University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Whitworth University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Whitworth University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Whitworth University.



Whitworth University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Whitworth University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Whitworth University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Whitworth University Admission Info


Whitworth University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Whitworth University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Whitworth University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Whitworth University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Whitworth University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Whitworth University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Whitworth University's Admission Office Admission Office

300 West Hawthorne Road
Spokane 99251
(509) 777 3212
800 533 4668

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Whitworth University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Whitworth University Size and Profile


Whitworth University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Whitworth University has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Whitworth University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Whitworth University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Whitworth University's Control Type Control Type

Whitworth University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Whitworth University's Entity Type Entity Type

Whitworth University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Whitworth University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Whitworth University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Whitworth University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Whitworth University adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Whitworth University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Whitworth University is Christian-Presbyterian Religious Affiliation

Christian-Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org



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Facilities and Services

Whitworth University Facilities


Whitworth University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Whitworth University's Library
Whitworth University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 169,937 physical volumes, 6,810 physical media, 1,671 digital/electronic media and 262 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 30 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Whitworth University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Whitworth University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Whitworth University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,335 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Whitworth University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Whitworth University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Whitworth University Services


Whitworth University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Whitworth University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Whitworth University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Whitworth University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Whitworth University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Whitworth University Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Whitworth University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Whitworth University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitworth University public or private?

Whitworth University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Whitworth University profit or non-profit?

Whitworth University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Whitworth University in terms of enrollment?

Whitworth University has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Whitworth University in terms of academic staff?

Whitworth University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Whitworth University a coeducational institution?

Whitworth University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Whitworth University use?

Whitworth University adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term

What religion is Whitworth University affiliated with?

Christian-Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org

Does Whitworth University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Whitworth University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Whitworth University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Whitworth University ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). International students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Whitworth University located?

Whitworth University is located in Spokane, Washington, United States. Address: 300 W Hawthorne Road.

Is Whitworth University accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Whitworth University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (since 1933).

Does Whitworth University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Whitworth University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Whitworth University have a university library?

Yes Whitworth University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 169,937 physical volumes, 6,810 physical media, 1,671 digital/electronic media and 262 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 30 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Whitworth University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Whitworth University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Whitworth University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,335 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Whitworth University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Whitworth University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Whitworth University offer career services?

Yes

Does Whitworth University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Whitworth University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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