Spokane, WA
Whitworth University, in Spokane, WA, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,858 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 90% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Physics (Physical Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $99,842/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026This is Early Action I. Early Action II is due Jan 15, 2027.
- Regular Decision: Mar 1, 2027
Confirm on Whitworth University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Whitworth University's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitworth University's acceptance rate?
Whitworth University in Spokane, WA admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Whitworth University?
Admitted students at Whitworth University typically score between 1090–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Whitworth University?
Admitted students at Whitworth University typically score between 21–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Whitworth University cost?
Whitworth University's total cost of attendance is reported at $68,516 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Whitworth University?
Whitworth University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Mar 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Whitworth University require students to live on campus?
No -- Whitworth University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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