Whitworth University, WA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church
Main Campus
Whitworth University Rankings
Affordability37
Selectivity48
Retention57
Graduation63
Earnings34
Diversity50
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Whitworth University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education7%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies12%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences6%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Whitworth University
91%
Admission Rate
590
Median SAT Math
600
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Whitworth University
$44K
In-State Tuition
$44K
Out-of-State Tuition
$57K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $31K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $35K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Whitworth University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
73%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 27% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $25K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 68% | 47% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 73% | 52% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 75% | 56% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 82% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Whitworth University
82%
Retention Rate
17%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 68% | 36% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 77% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 74% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 78% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 89% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59% | 48% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 37% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 89% | 54% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 81% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 83% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Whitworth University
93%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Whitworth University
2,357
Undergraduates
88%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
406
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 55% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 7% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 39% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
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