Whitworth University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$51,500

3.83% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,605

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

89.8%

4,197 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,314

89.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

70.9%

492 Graduates

About

Whitworth University is a higher education institution located in Spokane County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Whitworth University were Biological & Physical Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (49 degrees), and General Psychology (41 degrees).

In 2024, 701 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Whitworth University. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (483 degrees), 6.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Whitworth University is $51,500, which is $27,500 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Whitworth University is $51,500, which is $27,500 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,605.

In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending Whitworth University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$51,500

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Whitworth University was $51,500. The cost of tuition at Whitworth University is $27,500 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Whitworth University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,605

2024 Value

0.415%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Whitworth University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,605. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Whitworth University grew by 0.415%.

This chart compares the average net price of Whitworth University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,108

Room and Board

$768

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Whitworth University was of $15,108 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.03% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $768. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Whitworth University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Whitworth University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.13% with respect to 2023, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Whitworth University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Whitworth University received 4,197 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11.5% annual growth. Out of those 4,197 applicants, 3,768 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,314 students enrolled at Whitworth University in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Whitworth University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,768

Accepted Out of 4,197

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Whitworth University was 89.8% (3,768 admissions from 4,197 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 86.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 11.5%, while admissions declined by 8.39%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Whitworth University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Whitworth University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Whitworth University had a total enrollment of 2,314 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Whitworth University is 2,068 students and the part-time enrollment is 246. This means that 89.4% of students enrolled at Whitworth University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Whitworth University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.7% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.33% Two or More Races, 3.8% Asian, 2.38% Black or African American, 0.951% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Whitworth University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by White Male (28.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.84%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.5%), followed by White Male (25.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Whitworth University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,314 students. The full-time enrollment at Whitworth University is 2,068 and the part-time enrollment is 246. This means that 89.4% of students enrolled at Whitworth University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Whitworth University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Whitworth University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Whitworth University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Whitworth University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,497 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
299 enrolled students
Two or More Races
216 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Whitworth University is 64.7% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.33% Two or More Races, 3.8% Asian, 2.38% Black or African American, 0.951% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18 students (0.778%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 155 more women than men received degrees from Whitworth University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Whitworth University is white (483 degrees awarded). There were 6.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Whitworth University is Biological & Physical Sciences (50 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (49 degrees) and General Psychology (41 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Whitworth University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (32 degrees awarded), English (24 degrees), and Education (155 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Whitworth University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,622,945 people), Secondary school teachers (608,137 people), Education administrators (315,153 people), Postsecondary teachers (275,689 people), and Other managers (255,942 people).

The most specialized majors at Whitworth University in 2024 are Physical Sciences (32 degrees awarded), English (24 degrees), Education (155 degrees), History (15 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Whitworth University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Whitworth University are Physical Sciences (32 degrees awarded), English (24 degrees), Education (155 degrees), History (15 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Whitworth University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,070,379 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (565,909 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (247,338 people), Computer Systems Design (203,744 people), and Legal services (183,208 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Whitworth University.

Most Common (2024)

Biological & Physical Sciences
50 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
49 degrees awarded
General Psychology
41 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Whitworth University was Biological & Physical Sciences with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Whitworth University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

273

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

428

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 273 degrees were awarded to men at Whitworth University, which is 0.638 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (428).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Whitworth University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Whitworth University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Whitworth University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 6.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 66% of students graduating from Whitworth University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
483 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
70 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Whitworth University is white (483 degrees awarded). There were 6.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

0.285% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
397 degrees awarded
White Female
396 degrees awarded
White Female
382 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Whitworth University is white female (397 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (396 degrees).

Operations

Whitworth University has an endowment valued at nearly $202M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.1M (10.4%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Whitworth University had a total salary expenditure of 86.6M. Whitworth University employs 51 Professors, 46 Associate professors and 32 Assistant professors. Most academics at Whitworth University are Male Professor (29), Male Associate professor (27), and Female Professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Whitworth University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 62 employees, Management, with 57 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees.

Endowment

$202M

2024 Endowment

6.74%

growth from 2023

Whitworth University has an endowment valued at about $202M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Whitworth University grew 6.74% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $156M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Whitworth University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$38.6M

2024 Salaries

1.64%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Whitworth University paid a median of $38.6M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($86.6M) and a 1.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.73% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.77% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$12.3M

Instructional Salaries

159

Number of Employees

In 2024, Whitworth University paid a total of $12.3M to 159 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Whitworth University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 62 employees, Management with 57 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees.

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