Whitworth University
Whitworth University at a Glance
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About Whitworth University
According to Wikipedia, Whitworth University is a private, Christian university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Spokane, Washington. Founded in 1890, Whitworth enrolls nearly 3,000 students and offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs.
Whitworth University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,740 | 90% | 78% | 67% | 1210 | 25 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Whitworth University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $55,450 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $12,276 |
| 30K - 48K | $13,183 |
| 48K - 75K | $13,433 |
| 75K - 110K | $23,840 |
| 110K+ | $32,965 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Whitworth University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Whitworth University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $64,055 a year, and 94% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Whitworth University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,497 | 2,048 | 449 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Whitworth University?
Whitworth University is located at 300 W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, WA 99251.
How Safe is Whitworth University?
No violent or property offenses were reported on Whitworth University’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Whitworth University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Spokane has a violent crime rate of 0.68% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 4.93%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Whitworth University Known For?
Whitworth University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Psychology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Medical
- Religious Studies
- History
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Nursing
- Communications
- Physics
- Economics
- Literature
- Sociology
- Education
Whitworth University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Whitworth University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Whitworth University ranks #482 in the U.S. and #1239 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesWhitworth University ranks #531 in the U.S. and #2271 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesWhitworth University ranks #587 in the U.S. and #2801 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesWhitworth University ranks #625 in the U.S. and #2085 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesWhitworth University ranks #802 in the U.S. and #3489 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesWhitworth University ranks #841 in the U.S. and #2966 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesWhitworth University ranks #848 in the U.S. and #3923 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesWhitworth University ranks #986 in the U.S. and #3094 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesWhitworth University ranks #1080 in the U.S. and #4166 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesWhitworth University ranks #1102 in the U.S. and #4806 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesWhitworth University ranks #1125 in the U.S. and #2868 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWhitworth University ranks #1151 in the U.S. and #4366 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesWhitworth University ranks #1186 in the U.S. and #4814 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesWhitworth University ranks #1235 in the U.S. and #6247 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesWhitworth University ranks #1295 in the U.S. and #3948 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesWhitworth University ranks #1349 in the U.S. and #4268 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesWhitworth University ranks #1700 in the U.S. and #6581 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesWho Are Whitworth University's Most Influential Alumni?
Whitworth University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Philosophy. Here are some of Whitworth University's most famous alumni:
- Stephen C. Meyer
- An American Intelligent design advocate.
- Dan Inosanto
- An American martial arts instructor.
- David Myers
- An American psychologist.
- Ron Larson
- An American mathematician.
- Mike Riley
- An American college football player, college football coach, professional football coach, CFL Grey Cup champion.
- David G. Maloney
- A Researcher.
- Laurie Lamon
- An American writer.
- Timothy Ahern
- A Researcher ORCID ID = 0000-0003-0739-3209.
