Whitworth University
Whitworth University is one of the twenty private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in a suburb, in Spokane.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,627 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 505 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 429 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 85%). Every year 75% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Whitworth University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $41,086, and fees were $1,100. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $41,086 and $1,100 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students2,627 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Presbyterian |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate85% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1933 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
Admission
89%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1090 to 1310 |
| ACT | 23 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,712/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,712/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,712/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $674/credit | |
| In State Students | $674/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $674/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $77,040 | $77,040 | $77,040 |
| ADN | 70 | $119,840 | $119,840 | $119,840 |
| BSN | 125 | $214,000 | $214,000 | $214,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $33,700 | $33,700 | $33,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Whitworth University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 26% | $4,342 |
| Other Federal Grant | 24% | $817 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $9,041 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $23,129 |
| Federal Student Loans | 64% | $6,025 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $16,164 |
$29,281
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$19,853 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$18,833 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$25,528 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$30,131 |
| Over $110,000$34,762 |
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Student Population
2,251
Undergrads
376
Graduates
1,583
Women
1,044
Men
90%
Full-time
10%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
72% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
7% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
