Become who you’re meant to be.
This story starts with you. It starts right here. Whitworth’s not what you might expect, and it’s more than you can imagine. You’ll be surprised by how much you’ll grow, and proud of who you become. Let’s begin. whitworth.edu/admissions
Become Connected We are Pirates! At Whitworth you’ll find a confident yet unpretentious community. Student life and residence hall activities get you involved, inspire you to lead and help you grow. You’ll connect deeply with classmates and professors who care about you and your future. Whitworth brings open minds and hearts together, and provides the foundation for lifelong learning. We encourage in-depth discussion and exploration, and we support you as you discover who you’re meant to be.
This is just the beginning. COMMUNITY
Make lifelong friends in one of our 10 residence halls or 23 theme houses.
DINE WITH A MIND
Take professors to coffee or lunch on us. They love it!
ATHLETICS
The Pirates compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports and have had the best overall record in the Northwest Conference for 12 years in a row.
INTRAMURALS FOR ALL
Whether for fun or for the coveted champion T-shirt, more than half of our students participate in intramural sports.
THE ARTS
Got a heart for the arts? Students of all majors participate in more than 20 instrumental and vocal ensembles, and multiple theatre events and art exhibits.
whitworth.edu/studentlife
PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED THAT... I’m Native, black and Hispanic. People look at my features and think I’m just black.
what i couldn't live without... My do-rags. I have eight of them, all different colors, all a part of me. When I wear one, it’s an expression of myself, my culture and my mood.
best advice... Kindness goes a long way. You don’t understand what people are going through, but kindness allows people to open up to you and allows you to open up to them.
- Ch ris Clay ’22 Community Health and Spanish
Become Prepared At Whitworth you’ll learn how to think, as well as what you need to know. We’ll challenge you to ask tough questions and search fearlessly for answers. You’ll be guided by first-rate Christian professors who not only love to teach, but also to talk with you about life over a cup of coffee. And you’ll put your classroom knowledge into action through internships, research and service projects. At Whitworth you’ll become prepared to succeed, serve and lead in a career – and in life.
Choose what matters. CUSTOMIZABLE MAJORS
Choose from more than 100 majors and programs, or design your own major based on your academic interests and career goals.
INTERNSHIPS
Gain on-the-job experience (and professional contacts) through internships. Our career services staff will connect you with a multitude of opportunities locally, nationally and abroad.
RESEARCH
Experience hands-on learning in small lab classes led by Ph.D.-level professors and through collaborative facultystudent research outside of class.
SERVE TO LEARN
Every academic department offers service-learning opportunities, and 98 percent of our students volunteer in the community.
whitworth.edu/majors
FAVORITE WORD TO DESCRIBE ME... It’s a high compliment when someone describes me as “intentional.” It says a lot about how I want to make people feel. Special and loved.
People are surprised that... I’m really bad at texting. I have so many texts on my phone that I haven’t read. But I love calling and letters. I’m kind of old-fashioned.
best advice... Don’t make decisions without eating first.
- Annika Bjornson ’22
English (Literature Track) and International Studies
Become a Global Citizen Whitworth is a different kind of Christian university. We live, learn and love across our differences, and we discuss difficult issues – with courage and compassion – to find our commonality in God’s reconciling love. At Whitworth you’ll become a global citizen through abundant study-abroad opportunities, intercultural programs and events on campus, and engagement with Whitworthians from around the world.
Broaden your perspective. COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS, workshops and programs explore challenging social issues through constructive dialogue.
BUCS BRIDGE and the TRAILBLAZER PROJECT support first-generation students and students from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations.
CULTURAL-DIVERSITY ADVOCATES serve as student leaders in every residence hall.
ASWU CHARTERED CLUBS include
Asian-American Student Association, Black Student Union, HOLA (Heritage of Latino Americans), Hawaiian Club, International Club, Pirate Pride and more.
THE INTERCULTURAL STUDENT CENTER is a second home, often with
tasty treats and always with someone to talk to.
PACK YOUR BAGS!
Choose from study programs in 65 countries. Whitworth faculty lead more than 25 programs over Jan Term, May Term or a full semester. Or study independently at one of our 150 partner universities.
whitworth.edu/studentdiversity
FAVORITE WORD TO DESCRIBE ME... Extra. It sums up my personality — how I make sure every detail is perfect, how I approach friendships, how I am energetic and happy when I’m on two hours of sleep and 12 Jamba Juices.
at the top of my bucket list... I want to learn to play an instrument so bad. On the rare occasion I’m not in a good mood, music is a reminder that everything’s OK.
on heavy rotation... Pop alternative, country and oldies – inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy.
- Alex Henderson ’22 Business Administration
Become a Truth Seeker Whitworth is a community rooted in the grace and truth of Christ. This doesn’t mean you’ll be asked to sign a faith statement. Or be told what to believe. It does mean you’ll be encouraged to seek the truth. To learn and listen with an open mind. To think hard about what you believe and why you believe it. And to connect your faith or worldview commitments to important decisions and lead an integrated life.
Where faith becomes personal. COMMUNITY WORSHIP is twice each week (attendance is optional, but arrive early to get a seat!). Our weekly student-led worship services are a popular evening study break.
ASWU CHARTERED CLUBS include Catholic Fellowship, En Christo ministry to the homeless in Spokane, Exceptional Praise Gospel Choir, Jubilation Dance Ministry and more.
YOUNG LIFE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM serves hundreds of high school, middle school and specialneeds youth.
CAMPUS MINISTRY COORDINATORS serve as student-leaders in each residence hall.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION MINISTRIES explore ways to love and glorify all of God’s creation.
whitworth.edu/spirituallife
HOW I PROCRASTINATE... How I procrastinate: I read 122 books last year. It’s part of
my routine – I always make time for it. I also watch a lot of Friends and Jane the Virgin on Netflix, and practice handlettering and calligraphy.
best advice... Take care of yourself and practice self-care. It’s super important in college. I’m an introvert, and finding time to be alone and recharge is really important.
top of my bucket list... To write a book. Probably young adult fiction.
- Kendy Urzua Valadez ’22 Elementary Education
Majors & Programs Choose from more than 100 majors and programs, or design your own major based on your academic interests and career goals. whitworth.edu/majors
Accounting, BBA American Studies, B.A. Applied Physics, B.A. Army ROTC Art, B.A. – Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Graphic Design, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture Art Education, B.A. Art History, B.A. Asian Studies Athletic Coaching Biblical Languages Bioinformatics, B.S. Biology, B.A., B.S. Biophysics, B.S. Business Management, BBA Chemistry, B.A., B.S. – Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry Chinese Communication, B.A. Communication, Journalism & Media Studies, Speech Communication, Strategic Communication Community Arts Community Health, B.A. Computer Science, B.A., B.S. – Business, International Project Management, Network Systems Criminology & Criminal Justice, B.A. Dance Design Your Own Area of Concentration Development Studies Economics, BBA Editing & Publishing
Education, B.A. – Elementary, Secondary, Special Education Education Studies, B.A. Elementary, Secondary Engineering, B.S. Engineering – Dual Degree Transfer Program English, B.A. – English/ Language Arts, Literature, Writing Studies English Language Learners Environmental Studies Film & Visual Narrative Finance, BBA French, B.A. – French & Francophone Studies, French Education Front-End Design Development, B.A. German Health Science, B.S. – Pre-Athletic Training History, B.A. History/Social Studies, B.A. Human-Computer Interaction, B.A. Information Technology International Studies, B.A. Kinesiology, B.A. Latin American Studies Law & Justice Leadership Leadership in the Arts, B.A. Marketing, BBA Mathematical Economics, B.A. Mathematics, B.A., B.S. Medieval & Early Modern Studies Music, B.A. – Composition, Instrumental Performance,
Jazz Performance, Music Ministry, Piano Pedagogy, Piano Performance, Voice Performance Music Education, B.A. – Choral, Instrumental Nursing, B.S. Peace Studies, B.A. Philosophy, B.A. Physics, B.A., B.S. Political Science, B.A. Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Psychology, B.A. Public History Reading Instruction Sociology, B.A. – Global Sociology, Social Analysis, Social Services & Community Action Spanish, B.A. – Language & Literature, Spanish Education TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Theatre, B.A. – Acting, Community-Based Theatre, General, Production Theology, B.A. – Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, History & Culture U.S. Cultural Studies Visual Communication Women’s & Gender Studies
Where You Belong 2,253 Undergraduate students 38 countries, 35 states
FRESHMAN CLASS PROFILE Middle 50% of HS GPA: 3.49-4.02 Middle 50% of SAT: 1070-1280 Middle 50% of ACT: 21-28
Geographic representation
40% Incoming students from
#2
2019 U.S. News best undergraduate teaching (West)
5% Incoming international students
#5
2019 U.S. News best regional university values (West)
38% Incoming first-generation
#8
2019 U.S. News best regional universities (West)
11:1 Student-faculty ratio
Our Recent Placements
underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds
college students
88% Classes with fewer than 30 students 84% Graduates who finish in four years
INTERNSHIPS
50+ Student clubs 10 Residence halls
NCAA Division III Athletics whitworthpirates.com The Pirates compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports and have won the trophy for the best overall athletics program in the Northwest Conference for 12 years in a row.
WOMEN’S SPORTS
MEN’S SPORTS
Basketball Cross Country Golf Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Soccer Swimming Tennis
Costco Moss Adams Accounting Firm NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Providence Medical Center Seattle Seahawks Washington State Legislature World Relief
GRADUATE SCHOOLS Columbia University Harvard Law School Massachusetts Institute of Technology Oxford University Peabody Conservatory Princeton Theological Seminary Stanford University University of Notre Dame UW School of Medicine Vanderbilt University
EMPLOYERS Boeing Disney Merrill Lynch Microsoft Moss Adams Nike Teach For America World Vision
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