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Summary
Whitworth University is a private institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,694, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 200 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Whitworth University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 9. Its tuition and fees are $32,144 (2011-12).
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Since 1890, Whitworth has held fast to its founding mission of providing "an education of mind and heart" through rigorous and open intellectual inquiry guided by dedicated Christian scholars. A Whitworth education is characterized by academic excellence, the integration of faith and learning, abundant opportunities to engage in research and service, excellent study-abroad programs, and thorough preparation for careers with purpose. Whitworth professors are engaged in important scholarship, produce critically acclaimed art and music, and earn recognition in their fields. But their primary commitment is to teaching - sharing their thirst for knowledge, faith journeys and friendship with students inside and outside the classroom. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1890 |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2010 Endowment | $80,053,249 |
Applying
When applying to Whitworth University, it's important to note the application deadline is March 1, and the early action deadline is November 30. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 54.1 percent and an early acceptance rate of 56.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 54% |
| Application deadline | March 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Whitworth University is 11:1, and the school has 55.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Whitworth University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; English Language and Literature/Letters; Social Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86.2 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 67% - High | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Whitworth University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,694, with a gender distribution of 41.0 percent male students and 59.0 percent female students. 64.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 36.0 percent of students live off campus. Whitworth University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,987 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Whitworth University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Whitworth University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Whitworth University, 59 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Whitworth University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 59% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Whitworth University, 70.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $17,804.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $32,144 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,918 (2011-12) - Medium |
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