Whitworth University
Location and Contact Information
300 W Hawthorne RdSpokane, WA 99251
USA
Main Tel: (509) 777-1000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Whitworth Universitiy is situated in Spokane, Washington, United States. It was founded in the year 1883 by George Whitworth and was originally called Summer Academy. It was known as Whitworth College until 2007, when it became a university. The campus occupies more than 200 acres of land. Students can avail of degree programs in various areas of study including accounting, journalism and mass communication, nursing, information technology, and visual communication.
Students of Whitworth University have access to a variety of clubs and organizations. These include the Catholic Fellowship, Black Student Union, International Justice Mission, Young Democrats, College Republicans, and Karate-do Club. The university's students also compete in sports such as basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, cross country, football, tennis, volleyball, track and field, and golf.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in mathematics, music, religion and philosophy, and science.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: 4-1-4 plan.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 28,650 |
| Room | $ 4,360 |
| Board | $ 3,760 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
| Other | $ 2,553 |
Financial Aid
Whitworth University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 96% | $14,994 |
| Institutional Grant | 95% | $13,165 |
| Federal Grant | 18% | $5,781 |
| Pell Grant | 17% | $3,227 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $2,831 |
| State or Local Grant | 14% | $5,453 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 57% | $6,187 |
| Federal Loan | 57% | $5,755 |
| Other Loan | 3% | $10,054 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Whitworth University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1,326 |
| 2 | Southwestern University | Georgetown, TX | 1,270 |
| 3 | Luther College | Decorah, IA | 2,423 |
| 4 | Gordon College | Wenham, MA | 1,717 |
| 5 | Saint Johns University | Collegeville, MN | 2,063 |
| 6 | St. Olaf College | Northfield, MN | 3,073 |
| 7 | Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | 2,125 |
| 8 | Calvin College | Grand Rapids, MI | 4,171 |
| 9 | Juniata College | Huntingdon, PA | 1,526 |
| 10 | Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | 2,125 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 546 | 40 |
| Master | 106 | 9 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 65 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 30 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 45 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,704 in 2009-2010 (2,733 full-time equivalent).
About 42% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 58% of the class.
Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students and graduate students are 23%.
Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 53% Women 53% All 53%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 540-650 Math 540-640 Writing 530-630
Room and Board
Whitworth University provides on-campus housing for 1,352 of its 2,733 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Northwest Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Whitworth University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
- Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
LIBERAL ARTS
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Journalism
MUSIC
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Health and Physical Education
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology