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Whitworth University welcomes international students of all faiths and backgrounds. We provide a safe campus, rigorous academics, and a community that supports your professional growth through internships, research opportunities and on-campus employment. Through merit scholarships and financial aid opportunities, Whitworth invests in students like you. whitworth.edu
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1,992 Undergraduate students
43 countries
Geographic representation
6% International students
32% Incoming students from Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities
60 Countries where students can study abroad
10:1 Student-faculty ratio
92% Classes with fewer than 30 students
100% Approval rate for OPT in the past five years
100% International alumni acceptance rate to one or more graduate programs in the past five years
2023 U.S. NEWS RANKINGS (WESTERN U.S.)
No. 1
Best undergraduate teaching
No. 1 Best value
No. 3
Best regional universities
Metro population: 781,497 | Climate: 4 seasons | Campus size: 200 acres
Spokane, Washington
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Undergraduate research is a priority at Whitworth. Collaborate with faculty members and students on cuttingedge research to cure diseases, work on projects for NASA, and present research at professional scientific conferences.
POST-GRADUATION OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT)
International students are eligible to apply to work for one to three years in the U.S. in their degree field to further their professional experience. One hundred percent of Whitworth grads who applied in the past five years were approved for OPT and secured full-time positions.
INTERNSHIPS
Gain experience in your field of study and make important professional connections. Our career center and internship staff will guide you through the process.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
One hundred percent of Whitworth international student alumni who applied to graduate schools between 2015-20 were admitted to one or more programs in the U.S. and other countries. Recent admissions include Georgetown University, Tufts University Medical School, University of Oxford, London School of Economics and University of Glasgow.
“The education I received from Whitworth prepared me to be a competitive applicant for medical schools. The courses I took were rigorous and comprehensive, which made my Medical College Admission Test preparation less tough.”
HARIKA ECHURI ’18, CHEMISTRY MAJOR, INDIA Current graduate student at Tulane University School of Medicine
Centered on students
Whitworth wouldn’t be what it is without students from around the world. International students can expect to be active members of the campus community and find meaningful ways to connect and integrate.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
Meet your fellow international students and prepare for living and studying at Whitworth with this extensive orientation before school starts.
AIRPORT ASSISTANCE
Whitworth provides airport information and assistance to all new students arriving in Spokane.
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
The OIE offers comprehensive support and advising services.
SECURE CAMPUS, SAFE COMMUNITY
RESIDENCE HALL LEADERS
Each residence hall houses cultural-diversity advocates (CDAs) and resident assistants (RAs) to help international students become active in their living communities.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Programs and activities throughout the year promote cultural sharing and learning and foster an inclusive campus environment.
Students’ safety and well-being is our highest priority. Whitworth is ranked as one of the safest schools in the United States. We provide:
› 24-hour security
› Safety orientation for international students
› Free transportation to campus at night
› Keyless and tamper-proof locks for residence halls
› Emergency stations throughout campus
MISIKIR ADNEW ’19, HEALTH SCIENCE & COMMUNITY HEALTH DOUBLE MAJOR, ETHIOPIA
Earned MPH from Yale University School of Global Health in 2021.
“The Whitworth Honors Program has taken me through a diverse set of learning experiences that have included honors teaching assistantships, research with faculty, honors courses within my majors and an honors internship. The experience has added so much depth to the understanding I have about healthcare and has prepared me well for graduate school.”
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INTERNATIONAL FIRST-YEAR DEADLINES
NOV. 15: EARLY ACTION I
JAN. 15: EARLY ACTION II
MARCH 1: REGULAR ADMISSION
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Free Common App
Official high school transcript
Test scores
A test score is required of all international students. Applicants may submit one or more of the following: SAT/ACT, TOEFL/IELTS, DET, A-Levels, IB, ATAR, PTE or WASSCE.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER DEADLINES
SPRING SEMESTER
DEC. 1: REGULAR ADMISSION
FALL SEMESTER
JAN. 15: EARLY ACTION I
MARCH 1: EARLY ACTION II
JULY 1: REGULAR ADMISSION
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Free Common App
Official transcript from all colleges/ universities attended
A World Education Services ICAP credential evaluation of all non-U.S. postsecondary institutions attended (wes.org)
Visit whitworth.edu/apply to get started. Early Action applicants receive an early admissions decision and have the opportunity for priority consideration in housing and class registration.
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WHITWORTH SCHOLARSHIPS: UP TO $30,000 PER YEAR
Whitworth offers generous scholarships based on your academic achievement and personal background. No application required and renewable up to four years.
OTHER RESOURCES:
International students are eligible to apply for part-time, on-campus jobs during the academic year. Whitworth offers about 1,000 student jobs.
2023-24 COSTS
Tuition and fees: $49,600
Room and board: $13,700
$38,620 Average aid for international first-year students
100% Incoming students receiving financial aid
$70.7 million Scholarships and grants for all students
“As an international student, I cannot imagine a university that would have been a better fit for me. In addition to Whitworth’s stellar academic programs, the people are very welcoming and I really appreciate how professors invest their time to build relationships with students both inside and outside the classroom.”
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.
GEZZ TUASON ’19, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR, THAILAND
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
Air Force ROTC
American Studies, B.A.
Applied Mathematics, B.S. –Data Science, Mathematical Economics, Mathematical Finance
Applied Physics, B.A. Army ROTC
Art & Design, B.A. – Graphic Design, Two-Dimensional (Drawing/Painting, Printmaking), Three-Dimensional (Ceramics, Sculpture, Glass)
Art Education, B.A.
Art History, B.A.
Asian Studies
Athletic Coaching
Bioinformatics, B.S.
Biology, B.A., B.S.
Biophysics, B.S.
Business Management, BBA
Certificate of Vocational Development in Nursing
Chemistry, B.A., B.S. –Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry
Chinese
Communication, B.A.
Communication & Culture
Communication & Technology
Community Health, B.A.
Computer Science, B.A., B.S. –Business, International Project Management, Network Systems
Criminology & Criminal Justice, B.A.
Dance
Early Childhood Education
Economics, BBA
Editing & Publishing
Education, B.A. – Elementary, Secondary, Special Education
Education Studies, B.A.
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 & Francophone Studies, B.A.
Front-End Design
Development, B.A.
George Whitworth Honors
German
Graphic Design, B.A.
Health Science, B.S.
Health Science, B.S. –Pre-Athletic Training
Health Science, B.A. –Pre-Occupational Therapy
History, B.A.
History/Social Studies, B.A.
Human-Computer Interaction, B.A.
Individually Designed Major –B.A., B.S.
Information Technology
International Studies, B.A. –Political Science Emphasis, History Emphasis
Journalism & Media Studies, B.A.
Kinesiology, B.A.
Latin American Studies
Law & Justice Leadership
Marketing, BBA
Mathematics, B.A., B.S.
Medieval & Early Modern Studies
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Music, B.A. – Composition, Instrumental Performance, Jazz Performance, Music Ministry, Piano Pedagogy, Piano Performance, Voice Performance
Music Education, B.A. –Choral, Instrumental 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-Nursing
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. – Language & Literature, Spanish Education
Speech Communication, B.A.
Strategic Communication, B.A.
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Theatre, B.A.
Theology, B.A.
U.S. Cultural Studies
Visual Communication
Women’s & Gender Studies
Office of International Admissions | +1 509.777.4571