by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,368 undergraduates in 2020, Whitworth is a small, private university located in Spokane, Washington. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Whitworth offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Whitworth can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Whitworth Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Presbyterian faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Presbyterian Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Whitworth Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Whitworth does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Whitworth Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Whitworth for Veterans Guide.
Whitworth offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Whitworth has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,368 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,307 (97.4%). Part-time attendance was 61 (2.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,307 | 61 | 2,368 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Whitworth receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Whitworth #681 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Whitworth by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Whitworth Diversity Guide.
Whitworth has a total of 541 student athletes, 332 men and 209 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,050,796 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,711,732 |
| Net | $339,064 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Whitworth University Athletics