You have worked hard to get to this point. But no matter how much you can do on your own, relationships matter. When you become a Whitworth student, this will become even more clear. You will find a caring Christian community ready to support you and mentor you, no matter your faith background. Whitworth sets itself apart by the relationships we share. We are bound together through our mutual commitment to ask tough questions, engage with diverse perspectives and search fearlessly for answers wherever they may be found. Through these connections and experiences, you can become who you are meant to be, in your career, in your community, and throughout your life.
From this point on.
Connection with Direction.
It starts with people. The greatest opportunity Whitworth offers is connection – our community – and the promise that you don’t have to go it alone. We are with you as you discern your calling, connect to a career, and discover who you are meant to be.
The best professors (we mean it, and “U.S. News” agrees!) Whitworth professors will become some of your most trusted mentors who will help you navigate your college road map, invite you to join them in research, and be a sounding board for whatever is on your mind. Grab a cup of coffee and ask them about the last book they have read or their thoughts on the latest Marvel movie. (Through our Dine With a Mind program, the coffee’s on us!)
Career advisors Our career services staff can connect you to local, national and international internships and jobs, as well as to alumni who are working in careers you’re interested in. Through our SET SAIL program (Student Employment Training for Successful Advancement in Life), you’ll receive practical and interactive training for career readiness, along with interpersonal skills that will set you apart.
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Lifelong friends Meeting people who really “get” you is one of the most important parts of your college experience, and the best friendships make you feel seen and help you grow. Outside of classes, here are a few places to build your network of friends: Residence life: Live on campus in one of 10 residence halls or 21 Whitworth Neighborhood homes.
Intramurals: More than half of Whitworth students participate in intramural sports, like Ultimate Frisbee and basketball.
NCAA Division III teams: The Pirates compete in 21 sports and have had the best overall record in the Northwest Conference for 12 years in a row.
ASWU chartered clubs: Connect with 40-plus student clubs, depending on your interest, or start your own!
Campus ministry: Meet up with friends at chapel every Tuesday and Thursday (we don’t require attendance, but it’s often standing-room only), or join a Life Group to deepen relationships.
The arts: Students of all majors participate in more than 20 instrumental and vocal ensembles, and multiple theatre events and art exhibits. Study abroad/away: Form strong bonds as you experience new places and cultures with your peers and professors.
“Whitworth has connected me with a lot of people, and I am continuously growing because of the impact they have had on me. My advisor, Dr. Abbey in the health sciences department, has had a significant impact on me. She has been guiding me by giving helpful advice, giving me an opportunity to be her TA, and connecting me with resources at Whitworth to gain more experience. I am thankful for that.”
Expand your network.
A Whitworth education helps you see the bigger picture and develop skills that will be relevant to careers today and decades from now. It connects you to people and cultures around the world and launches you toward a life of leadership and service, wherever you land.
Anything but “general” Whitworth’s foundational shared curriculum, Whitworth Inq, is all about helping you connect what you’re learning to your life and career. This includes mental health and wellness as a key part of that foundation. Beyond Whitworth’s 100-plus majors and programs, you may also choose to design your own major based on your academic interests and career goals.
Impressive research Whitworth students are looking for cures for celiac disease, researching the connections between epilepsy and depression, and using 3D printers to create microdevices, among many other projects. Ph.D.-level Whitworth professors are eager for you to join them in the journey of making new discoveries in ongoing research that affects our understanding of the world, and of our own lives.
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The real world starts now Service-learning and internships are built into the requirements of many of our academic programs. There’s no better way to get to know a community, or a career field, than by actually working in it. Plus, many extracurriculars are designed to prepare you with the skills you’ll need in the future – the Student Investment Group, Physics & Engineering Collective, speech-and-debate program, Women in Finance club, studentrun public relations agency and Teachers of Tomorrow club are just a few.
More pins on your map Unforgettable experiences await. Choose from study abroad programs in 65 countries, or from nearly a dozen study away programs in the U.S. Whitworth faculty lead more than 25 programs over Jan Term, May Term or full semesters. Or, study independently at one of our 150 partner universities around the world. More than half of Whitworth graduates study abroad one or more times.
“My dream job is to be a travel maternity nurse. During Jan Term 2020, I got the opportunity to shadow nurses in a hospital through Whitworth’s Medical Spanish study abroad program in Costa Rica. I had never been more reassured in my pursuit of nursing as my career. I got to step foot in an operating room, witness births, and be exposed to a greater, firsthand understanding of the role and responsibilities of being a nurse. I was immersed in a new culture, and my experience inspired me to grow further in my understanding of cultures that are different from mine that will shape me into the nurse I want to be.”
Connect to Something Greater.
As a Christian university rooted in the grace and truth of Christ, the Whitworth community meets you wherever you are and invites you to develop and deepen your faith in ways you might not expect. Rather than requiring a faith statement, we invite you to seek truth, listen with openness, and connect your faith or worldview commitments to important decisions and lead an integrated life.
Personal faith. Intentional community. We believe that people grow in their relationship with God primarily through human relationships, worship and service. Here are just a few ways to take meaningful steps: Community worship is offered twice each week, along with weekly student-led evening worship services for interested members of the community.
Campus ministry coordinators are student leaders who work within residence halls to provide connection, prayer support and faith enrichment.
Life groups connect students with faculty and staff mentors to discuss faith and build intentional community.
The Young Life leadership program serves hundreds of middle and high school students as well as youth with disabilities.
You belong We strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community that provides connection to people and resources that will help you succeed and find home here. BUCS Bridge supports first-generation students and students from Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ministries explore faith, mentorship and leadership and extend connection through small groups and special events. Courageous Conversations are workshops and programs that explore challenging social issues through constructive dialogue.
Cultural-Diversity Advocates serve as student-leaders in every residence hall. Global Gateway helps international students and third-culture students transition to Whitworth. ASWU Chartered Clubs include Asian Alliance Club, Black Student Union, Filipino-American Student Association, HOLA (Heritage of Latino Americans), Hawaiian Club, International Club, Pirate Pride, UMOJA African Culture Club and more.
“I attended Whitworth blindly. I had this special tug in my heart that at the time I did not know what it was. Maybe it was the trees, maybe it was the squirrels, but I later learned it was God pulling me to a place filled with people who know and love him as well. He led me 3,000 miles away from Hawaii to come to Whitworth, which I later found out has one of the top education programs in Washington.”
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Your new favorite city: Spokane Whether you know it well or you’re new to town, your adventures start here. Second largest city in Washington (Spokane metro pop.: 745,213) Vibrant city with four-season climate and active urban atmosphere (and great food and coffee)
Outdoor Recreation Five major ski resorts within an hour-and-a-half drive from campus 76 lakes and rivers nearby Miles of trails for hiking and biking Dozens of public parks Jump in on any of our Outdoor Rec trips or rent gear from Whitworth and explore on your own!
Arts & Culture Spokane Symphony Orchestra First Friday art walks downtown Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Concerts and shows by local and national musicians
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There’s always something going on. Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert or somewhere in the middle, you’ll find your favorite ways to plug in. Orientation Week will introduce you to your hall mates and student leadership and provide ways to create new traditions. Go big and attend our back-to-school concert in The Loop (previous performers include Lecrae, Joseph, and Mat Kearney), or keep it low-key with other options like crafts and gaming. Prime Time takes place nightly in most residence halls from 8-11 p.m. and provides unique ways to relax and hang out. Springfest turns our campus into a giant event venue with games, food trucks, concerts, comedians and more, and our International Festival provides an unforgettable student-led program and feast. Bingo Night, concerts, dances, holiday gatherings and numerous events hosted by student clubs are great ways to take those much-needed study breaks.
Your starting point: Visit us. There’s no better way to discover whether Whitworth is the right place for you than to experience campus for yourself. Meet our supportive and fun community. Tour campus. Sit in on a class. Dine and chat with current students. Talk with an admissions counselor. You can even meet with a professor or coach.
SCHEDULE A VISIT whitworth.edu/visit
Spokane, Washington Estimated Driving Times to Whitworth
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Seattle | 5 hours Portland | 6.5 hours Boise | 8.5 hours Missoula | 3.5 hours Spokane Airport | 30 minutes
VISIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Incoming first-year and transfer students enrolling in fall 2022 who participate in a qualified 2021-22 campus visit program are eligible to receive a one-time, $1,000 Visit Scholarship to cover tuition. whitworth.edu/visitscholarship
WHY WHITWORTH DAYS WEEKLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
BUCS BOUND
Experience all Whitworth has to offer on a date that works for you. whitworth.edu/whywhitworth
You’ve received your acceptance letter – now come see what it would mean to be a part of the incoming class! whitworth.edu/bucsbound
FALL PIRATE PREVIEW
JUNIOR PIRATE PREVIEW
This one-day visit event is designed for seniors and transfers considering Whitworth. whitworth.edu/fallpreview
HONORS SCHOLARSHIP WEEKENDS
Seniors admitted with honors compete for fouryear, full-tuition scholarships at these invitationonly events. whitworth.edu/honorsscholarship
MULTICULTURAL VISIT PROGRAM
This relational community-building event is for high school juniors, seniors and college transfers from multicultural or first-generation backgrounds. whitworth.edu/mvp
This visit event is designed for high school juniors considering Whitworth in their college search. whitworth.edu/juniorpreview
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT Some travel costs can be reimbursed for admitted seniors and transfers needing financial assistance to make a campus visit. whitworth.edu/campusvisittravelgrant
Where You Belong
FIRST-YEAR CLASS PROFILE
2,307 Undergraduate students
Middle 50% of HS GPA: 3.47-4.0 (weighted)
34 countries, 33 states
Middle 50% of SAT: 1090-1300
Geographic representation
Middle 50% of ACT: 21-28
37% Incoming first-generation college students 11:1 Student-faculty ratio 84% Classes with fewer than 30 students
2021 U.S. NEWS RANKINGS
84% Graduates who finish in four years
#3 best undergraduate teaching #4 best regional universities #3 best regional university values #2 best college for veterans
40+ Student clubs 10 Residence halls 95% Employed or in grad school within nine
REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES IN THE WEST
months of graduation
97% Participated in community service or service-learning course
52% Studied abroad at least once 80% Completed a credit-bearing experiential learning opportunity
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
Our Recent Placements INTERNSHIPS Moss Adams Accounting Firm NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Providence Medical Center Seattle Seahawks Washington State Legislature World Relief
GRADUATE SCHOOLS Harvard Law School Massachusetts Institute of Technology Oxford University Peabody Conservatory Princeton Theological Seminary Stanford University University of Notre Dame UW School of Medicine
EMPLOYERS Adobe Amazon Boeing Microsoft Nike Teach For America World Vision
APPLY FOR FREE Visit whitworth.edu/apply. Early Action applicants receive an early admissions decision and financial aid offer, and have the opportunity for priority consideration in housing and class registration. Students who take college courses before graduating from high school should apply as first-years.
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
TRANSFER STUDENTS
APPLICATION DEADLINES
APPLICATION DEADLINES
NOV. 15: EARLY ACTION I JAN. 15: EARLY ACTION II MARCH 1: REGULAR ADMISSION
FALL SEMESTER JAN. 15: EARLY ACTION I MARCH 1: EARLY ACTION II JULY 1: REGULAR ADMISSION
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Free Whitworth app or Common App High school transcript Optional: SAT/ACT/CLT score* Optional: Academic recommendation form or letter of recommendation *Students with five or more classes from an accredited high school or college (e.g., Running Start) have the option of whether to submit test scores with their application. Students who have only attended non-accredited homeschool programs or who received competency-based grades with no cumulative GPA are required to submit test scores.
SPRING SEMESTER DEC. 1: REGULAR ADMISSION
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Free Whitworth app or Common App Transcript from each university from which credits were earned Optional: Academic recommendation form or letter of recommendation
FINANCIAL AID & COSTS Submit your FAFSA to Whitworth by Dec. 15 (first-years) or Feb. 1 (transfers) to receive an early financial aid offer.
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS: $12,000 TO $27,000 PER YEAR Based on academic achievement and personal background; renewable up to four years.
CAMPUS HOUSING GRANTS: $3,000 PER YEAR Awarded automatically for 2022-23 incoming first-year students living on campus to cover tuition.
OTHER RESOURCES: $1,000 TO FULL TUITION PER YEAR To learn about all financial aid resources at Whitworth, visit whitworth.edu/undergraduateaid.
2021-22 COSTS
$35,758 Avg. scholarships and grants for 2021-22 first-years
Tuition: $46,350 Fees: $1,240 Room and meals: $12,500
100% Incoming students receiving financial aid $74.1 million Total financial aid awarded to all students
Whitworth University is committed to delivering a mission-driven educational program that cultivates in students the capacity to engage effectively across myriad dimensions of diversity. Whitworth University is committed to the fair and equal treatment of all students in its educational programs and activities. The university does not discriminate against students based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability and complies with all applicable federal or state non-discrimination laws in its instructional programs.
MAJORS & PROGRAMS Choose from 100+ majors and programs, or design your own major based on your academic interests and career goals. whitworth.edu/majors
Accounting, BBA Air Force ROTC American Studies, B.A. Applied Mathematics, B.S. – Data Science, General, Mathematical Economics, Mathematical Finance Applied Physics, B.A. Army ROTC Art & Design, B.A. – Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Graphic Design, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture Art Education, B.A. Art History, B.A. Asian Studies Athletic Coaching Bioinformatics, B.S. Biology, B.A., B.S. Biophysics, B.S. Chemistry, B.A., B.S. – Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry Chinese Communication, B.A. – Communication, Journalism & Media Studies, Speech Communication, Strategic Communication Communication & Culture Communication & Technology 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 Major, B.A.
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 Learner Environmental Science, B.S. Environmental Studies, B.A. Film & Visual Narrative Finance, BBA French, B.A. – French & Francophone Studies, French Education Front-End Design Development, B.A. George Whitworth Honors 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. Management, BBA Marketing, BBA 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-Occupational Therapy 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 Work & Human Services Spanish, B.A. – Languages & Literature, Spanish Education TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Theatre, B.A. – Acting, Community-Based Theatre, General, Production Theology, B.A. U.S. Cultural Studies Visual Communication Women’s & Gender Studies Worship Leadership
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