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Whitworth University
Whitworth University admits nearly everyone — 89.8% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Whitworth University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Whitworth University occupies suburban Spokane, WA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Presbyterian affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Physics, where graduates median $99,842 four years out. Faculty pay averages $99,984 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,858 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1100 and 1320 — near the WA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Whitworth University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Whitworth University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1100–1320 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Whitworth University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Whitworth University received 4,740 applications and admitted 4,113 (86.8%), with 553 enrolling.
How Whitworth University compares
| Whitworth University | Washington median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.8% | 83.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $52,880 | $19,614 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,561 | $62,092 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Whitworth University's median earnings are $58,561 — below the Washington benchmark of $62,092. Weigh that against the $52,880 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Whitworth University lists tuition at $52,880 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Whitworth University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $52,880 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,858 undergraduates, Whitworth University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
70.9% of Whitworth University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $52,880 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Whitworth University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Physics | $99,842 |
| Computer Science | $87,897 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,980 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,038 |
| Mathematics | $73,097 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,562 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,010 |
| Marketing | $59,781 |
| Sociology | $57,755 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,795 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,304 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,846 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $55,534 |
| Psychology, General | $51,288 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $48,483 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,006 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $47,699 |
Median earnings for these 18 Whitworth University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,561 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional Whitworth University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Whitworth University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1100–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 89.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Whitworth University's acceptance rate?
86.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,113 admitted from 4,740 applicants.
How much does Whitworth University cost?
At Whitworth University, published tuition is $52,880 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Whitworth University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Whitworth University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,561 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Washington
- Western Washington University — 93.3% admitted
- Washington State University — 86.6% admitted
- Saint Martin's University — 89.8% admitted
- The Evergreen State College — 96.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.