# Whitworth University

Private nonprofit college in Spokane, WA. IPEDS ID 237066.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/whitworth-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/whitworth-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 90% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $26,534 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 71%; beats 92% of WA colleges and 80% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $58,561; beats 69% of WA colleges and 66% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,788 |
| 30-48k | $18,242 |
| 48-75k | $20,358 |
| 75-110k | $26,525 |
| 110k+ | $34,641 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.15 years on average (60% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $58,561 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,788 | $69,670 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $18,242 | $75,704 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $20,358 | $84,486 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $26,525 | $110,079 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $34,641 | $143,760 | 7.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $68,516
- Tuition and fees: $52,880
- Housing and meals: $13,700; books: $768

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 550–670; SAT math: 540–660; ACT: 21–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,740 applicants, 4,113 admitted, 553 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 90%, ACT 21–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 87%, ACT 21–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (43 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $65,316 | $99,842 | $23,250 |
| Computer Science | $62,139 | $87,897 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $78,417 | $82,980 | $24,950 |
| Business Administration | $47,241 | $75,038 | $29,124 |
| Mathematics | $51,950 | $73,097 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $61,021 | $71,562 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $65,600 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,846 | $60,010 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $42,445 | $59,781 | $26,610 |
| Sociology | $32,727 | $57,755 | $26,873 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | $56,795 | $26,000 |
| Communications | $39,305 | $56,304 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $44,645 | $55,846 | $36,988 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $34,703 | $55,534 | $25,990 |
| Psychology | $29,005 | $51,288 | $25,062 |
| Religious Studies | $25,243 | $48,483 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $48,006 | $25,000 |
| English | $36,387 | $47,699 | $24,642 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $29,599 | not reported | $22,500 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | $33,203 | not reported | $26,000 |
| Economics | $63,134 | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | $43,933 | not reported | $22,624 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | $25,027 | not reported | $26,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $98,800 (Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA), $102,350 (WA), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $96,840 (Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA), $109,170 (WA), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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