Whitworth University

www.whitworth.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,350

2.89% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,438

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.651%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

91.5%

3,944 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,681

89.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

75.4%

438 Graduates

About

Whitworth University is a higher education institution located in Spokane County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Whitworth University were Biological & Physical Sciences (51 degrees awarded), General Psychology (47 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees).

In 2021, 733 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Whitworth University. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (524 degrees), 6.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (77 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Whitworth University is $46,350, which is $23,166 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Whitworth University is $46,350, which is $23,166 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,438.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Whitworth University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,350

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Whitworth University was $46,350. The cost of tuition at Whitworth University is $23,166 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$27,438

2021 Value

6.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Whitworth University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,438. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Whitworth University grew by 6.41%.

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

$11,322

Room and Board

$936

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Whitworth University was of $11,322 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.07% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $936. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.63% 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

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Whitworth University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2020, when 95% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.651%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Whitworth University was 0.651%, which represents 5 out of the 768 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Whitworth University received 3,944 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.741% annual growth. Out of those 3,944 applicants, 3,607 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,681 students enrolled at Whitworth University in 2021. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Whitworth University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,607

Accepted Out of 3,944

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Whitworth University was 91.5% (3,607 admissions from 3,944 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.741%, while admissions grew by 1.23%..

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

26%

Submission Percentage (2021)

139

Scores Submitted (2021)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Whitworth University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Whitworth University had a total enrollment of 2,681 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Whitworth University is 2,405 students and the part-time enrollment is 276. This means that 89.7% of students enrolled at Whitworth University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Whitworth University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.9% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.88% Two or More Races, 3.92% Asian, 2.42% Black or African American, 1.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.522% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Whitworth University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.3%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.7%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Whitworth University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,681 students. The full-time enrollment at Whitworth University is 2,405 and the part-time enrollment is 276. This means that 89.7% of students enrolled at Whitworth University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

79%

2021 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 79%. 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 (2021)

White
1,741 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
336 enrolled students
Two or More Races
238 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Whitworth University is 64.9% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.88% Two or More Races, 3.92% Asian, 2.42% Black or African American, 1.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.522% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 26 students (0.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 167 more women than men received degrees from Whitworth University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Whitworth University is white (524 degrees awarded). There were 6.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (77 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Whitworth University is Biological & Physical Sciences (51 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (47 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees).

In 2021, 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 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (30 degrees), and EDUCATION. (188 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 (1,668,233 people), Secondary school teachers (467,781 people), Education administrators (265,436 people), Postsecondary teachers (238,360 people), and Other managers (192,448 people).

The most specialized majors at Whitworth University in 2021 are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (30 degrees), EDUCATION. (188 degrees), Math & Statistics (26 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (54 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aerospace engineers, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Whitworth University are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (30 degrees), EDUCATION. (188 degrees), Math & Statistics (26 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (54 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,826,780 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (442,712 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (259,287 people), Computer Systems Design (188,456 people), and Insurance carriers (100,218 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 (2021)

Biological & Physical Sciences
51 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
47 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
39 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Whitworth University was Biological & Physical Sciences with 51 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

283

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

450

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 283 degrees were awarded to men at Whitworth University, which is 0.629 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (450).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Whitworth University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.14 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Whitworth University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 5.33 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 63% of students graduating from Whitworth University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Whitworth University is Female and Black or African American (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.14% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
524 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
77 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Whitworth University is white (524 degrees awarded). There were 6.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (77 degrees).

0.409% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
335 degrees awarded
White Male
189 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Whitworth University is white female (335 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (189 degrees).

Operations

Whitworth University has an endowment valued at nearly $203M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 43.9M (21.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Whitworth University had a total salary expenditure of 80M. Whitworth University employs 53 Associate professors, 46 Assistant professors and 45 Professors. Most academics at Whitworth University are Male Professor (31), Male Associate professor (27), and Female Assistant professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Whitworth University are: Management, with 65 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 54 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees.

Endowment

$203M

2021 Endowment

23%

growth from 2020

Whitworth University has an endowment valued at about $203M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Whitworth University grew 23% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $153M 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: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$35.7M

2021 Salaries

3.31%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Whitworth University paid a median of $35.7M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($80M) and a 3.31% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.4M

Instructional Salaries

188

Number of Employees

In 2021, Whitworth University paid a total of $13.4M to 188 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

65 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Whitworth University were Associate professor with 53 employees, Assistant professor with 46 employees, and Professor with 45 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Whitworth University were Management with 65 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Whitworth University was Male Professor with 31 employees, Male Associate professor with 27 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Whitworth University.