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WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY

  • 300 W Hawthorne Rd
  • Spokane, WA 99251
  • OPEID College Code: 00380400
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  • General Phone: (509) 777-1000
  • President: William P Robinson
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 2,781
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Whitworth University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Religious Affiliation
  • Presbyterian Church (Usa)
    Mission Statement
  • Whitworth University is a private, residential, liberal arts institution, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Whitworth's mission is to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and heart, equipping its graduates to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. This mission is carried out by a community of Christian scholars committed to excellent teaching and to the integration of faith and learning.
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Accreditation
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Whitworth University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Recommended
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,1363,7265,862
Number Granted Admission (%)1,141 (53%)1,988 (53%)3,129 (53%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)231 (20%)324 (16%)555 (18%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam41575%
ACT ® Exam20036%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading540650
SAT ® Math540640
SAT ® Writing530630
 
ACT ® Composite2429
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving57%18%14%95%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,187$5,781$5,453$13,165
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.7%1.1%1.1%
Number in Default1177
Number in Repayment626593597
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$28,650$27,420$25,692
In-State Tuition and Fees$28,650$27,420$25,692
Out of State Tuition and Fees$28,650$27,420$25,692
Books and Supplies$960$937$912
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,120$7,700$7,294
Other Expenses$2,553$2,547$2,498
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,475$4,316$4,207
Other Expenses$2,553$2,547$2,498
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,553$2,547$2,498
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$40,283$38,604$36,396
In-State$40,283$38,604$36,396
Out of State$40,283$38,604$36,396
Off Campus
In-District$36,638$35,220$33,309
In-State$36,638$35,220$33,309
Out of State$36,638$35,220$33,309
Off Campus with Family
In-District$32,163$30,904$29,102
In-State$32,163$30,904$29,102
Out of State$32,163$30,904$29,102
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree25-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree11-
Business Administration Degree3311
Business Administration, Other Degree22-
International Business Degree108
Marketing Degree9-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree15-
Communication and Journalism, Other Degree8-
Journalism Degree9-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree6-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree-6
Education Administration Degree-10
Education, Teaching of the Gifted and Talented Degree-2
Elementary Education Degree4835
Music Teacher Education Degree2-
Secondary Education Degree-21
Special Education Teaching Degree-3
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other Degree-10
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree23-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
United States Studies Degree2-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree4-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree8-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree8-
Nursing Degree39-
 
History
History Degree16-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Degree13-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree25-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Degree1-
Mathematics Degree18-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree4-
Religious Studies Degree27-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree12-
Physics Degree5-
Physics, Other Degree6-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree40-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree15-
 
Social Sciences
Economics, Other Degree6-
International Relations and Affairs Degree12-
Political Science Degree13-
Sociology Degree15-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology Degree--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts Management Degree--
Drama Degree6-
Music Degree19-
Art Studies Degree11-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,781
    • Undergraduate: 2,453 Graduate: 328
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,120 Female: 1,661
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,022 Female: 1,431
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 98 Female: 230
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,381 Part-Time: 400
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,314 Part-Time: 139
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 67 Part-Time: 261
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien492%
American Indian371%
Black622%
Asian1014%
Hispanic903%
White2,34084%
Unknown1024%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18331%
Ages 18-1997335%
Ages 20-2189332%
Ages 22-242338%
Ages 25-291756%
Ages 30-341174%
Ages 35-391034%
Ages 40-491566%
Ages 50-65943%
Age Unknown40.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees600390210
Faculty Status1551487
Tenured Faculty7070-
Graduate Assistants9-9
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service295140155
Primarily Instruction295140155
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5454-
Other Professionals887315
Technical and/or Paraprofessional16312340
Clerical And Secretarial623725
Skilled Crafts1616-
Service and/or Maintenance48435
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,396 (132)$69,981 (77)$61,377 (55)
Professor$80,953 (42)$82,500 (31)$76,592 (11)
Associate Professor$64,444 (40)$62,602 (22)$66,695 (18)
Assistant Professor$58,353 (37)$63,690 (19)$52,720 (18)
Instructor$48,263 (13)$48,738 (5)$47,967 (8)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$81,550 (8)$98,915 (3)$71,131 (5)
Professor$104,023 (2)$104,023 (2)- (-)
Associate Professor$77,691 (5)$88,700 (1)$74,939 (4)
Instructor$55,900 (1)- (-)$55,900 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,415 (140)$70,392 (80)$61,112 (60)
Professor$81,142 (44)$82,659 (33)$76,592 (11)
Associate Professor$64,347 (45)$63,036 (23)$65,717 (22)
Assistant Professor$58,353 (37)$63,690 (19)$52,720 (18)
Instructor$48,083 (14)$48,738 (5)$47,719 (9)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes474298176
Unduplicated Athletes379232147
Baseball3737-
Basketball281414
Football8181-
Golf17107
Soccer562729
Softball22-22
Swimming381523
Tennis261412
Track and Field, Indoor654421
Track and Field, Outdoor654421
Track and Field, X-Country241212
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$24,967$19,690
Assistant Coaches-$4,785$2,613
 
Coaches
All Coaches864739
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball752
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches541
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Swimming844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Tennis532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Track and Field, Indoor1477
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1266
Track and Field, Outdoor1477
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1266
Track and Field, X-Country633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students73%
 
By Gender
Male74%
Female73%
 
By Race
American Indian38%
Black75%
Asian83%
Hispanic83%
White73%
Unknown57%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less61%
5 Years72%
6 Years73%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related2-
On Campus
Drug Related2-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary1316
On Campus
Burglary2119
Vehicle Theft42
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