FINANCIAL RESOURCES AT WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
Spend less. Get more. Students and families are often surprised to learn how affordable a Whitworth education can be. When you factor in Whitworth’s generous financial aid, a Whitworth education comes at a remarkably affordable net price. In fact, many students spend less for a degree at Whitworth than they would at public universities, because 84 percent of our graduates finish in four years or less.
“During my visit to Whitworth I had a one-on-one with a professor who said, ‘This isn’t about Whitworth or the degree you want. This is about who you are in your heart. Let’s talk about that.’ It was the first time touring schools that someone deeply cared about me as an individual and spent an hour talking about life advice.” – KAT DUARTE, COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR now employed by Google
More value Whitworth is consistently ranked as one of the best higher education values in the Western United States.
2020 U.S. NEWS RANKINGS OF BEST REGIONAL UNIVERSITY VALUES IN THE WEST 1.
Trinity University
6. Westminster College
2. St. Mary's University of San Antonio
7. University of St. Thomas
3. Mills College
8. Abilene Christian University
4. WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
9. Rocky Mountain College
5. University of Dallas
10. Pacific Lutheran University
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more. FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION GUARANTEE Graduating on time is one of the best ways to save on college expenses and to avoid delays in entering the workforce. Your timely graduation will reduce the total cost of your degree! We are so confident that our strong faculty advising, dynamic scheduling and individual attention will enable you to graduate in four years at Whitworth that we guarantee it. Visit whitworth.edu/finishinfour for details and application information.
WHAT IS THE PRICE OF ALL THIS EXCELLENCE? Whitworth 2019-20 costs
Average Student-Loan Debt at Graduation for Borrowers (2018)
$56,740 TUITION & FEES $44,940
HOW MUCH WILL YOU HAVE TO BORROW? LESS THAN YOU MIGHT THINK!
HOUSING $11,800
100% of freshmen receive financial aid $32,553 Average scholarships & grants for 2019 freshmen
GET 9 SEMESTERS FOR NEARLY THE PRICE OF 8 AT WHITWORTH Jan Term allows students to take up to five more credits a year for only $300, making it easier to graduate on time.
120-136 credits
Sources: The Institute for College Access & Success, Common Data Set
$29,442
$29,596
$31,349
Whitworth
All U.S. bachelor’s degree graduates
All private, four-year bachelor’s degree graduates
WILL YOU BE ABLE TO PAY BACK YOUR LOANS? OUR GRADUATES SURE DO. Average Three-Year Default Rate
Standard eight semesters
2.0 %
10.1 %
12-16 credits
Whitworth
National Avg.
Whitworth Jan Terms
Source: The Institute for College Access & Success
WILL YOU BE COMPETITIVE IN THE JOB MARKET? Employed or in grad school within nine months of graduation
Participated in community service
86%
Whitworth graduates
Completed a credit-bearing internship or research project
Whitworth graduates
60%
98%
Whitworth graduates
Studied abroad at least once
Whitworth graduates
37%
More personal Students from families just like yours can afford Whitworth. In addition to generous financial aid, we offer direct admission to most degree programs and flexible payment plans. And we even guarantee you can finish your degree in four years – or we’ll cover the difference. More than that, our financial aid counselors will work with you every step of the way to make sure Whitworth is the right fit from the start so you can receive the most value from your investment.
INCOME PROFILE OF 2019-20 WHITWORTH FIRST-YEAR FAMILIES WHO FILED THE FAFSA
$50,000-$99,999
Under $50,000
29% Over $150,000
24%
24% 23% $100,000-$149,999
“ Itʼs a common misperception that private colleges are financially out of reach for many families.”
“It’s a common misperception that private colleges are financially out of reach for many families. It turned out that it wasn’t much more expensive for Reagan to go to Whitworth than it would have been for her to go to a state university. She’s getting the Christian education and atmosphere she wanted as well as the small classes. As parents, we feel very blessed that Reagan is at Whitworth.” - KRIS KISSEL, PARENT | FORT COLLINS, COLO.
More resources Our financial aid counselors work hard to connect you with every financial resource available. Here are a few ways students and families can take advantage of additional support: Research and apply for outside scholarships. Get started at whitworth.edu/scholarships. Find a part-time job on campus, or plan to work over the summer (Washington state 2020 minimum wage is $13.50 per hour). Whitworth regularly holds job fairs to help you connect with potential employers, and our career services office is ready to help, too. Use our flexible payment plans to spread out your costs. Let a financial aid counselor know of any special circumstances that impact your financial situation.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP. Your financial aid counselor is ready to answer your questions: 509.777.3215 or finaid@whitworth.edu