Description

Whitworth College is a private, residential, liberal arts college, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Whitworth's mission is to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and heart, equipping its graduates to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. This mission is carried out by a community of Christian scholars committed to excellent teaching and to the integration of faith and learning.

Since 1890, Whitworth has held fast to its founding mission of providing "an education of mind and heart" through rigorous intellectual inquiry guided by dedicated Christian scholars. Recognized as one of the top regional colleges and universities in the West, Whitworth University has an enrollment of 2,700 students and offers 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Under the strong leadership of President William P. Robinson, Whitworth enjoys record levels of student enrollment and retention, the strongest financial position in the university's history, and increased external visibility.

Whitworth University's 200-acre campus of red-brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure learning environment. More than $60 million in campus improvements have been made recently, including several new and renovated academic buildings, an expanded athletics complex, and two new apartment-style residence halls. A new center for the visual arts opened in fall 2008, and plans are under way for a major addition to the science facilities.

In all of these endeavors, the university seeks to advance its founder's mission of equipping students to "honor God, follow Christ and serve humanity."

Quick Facts

Location

Northwest

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Pirates

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$28,650

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,650

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

2,781

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,415
Freshman Class
555
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,781

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
86%
Graduate
14%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
55%
Out-of-State
45%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
85%
Latino
3%
Other
7%

Students State Origin

Washington
55%
California
13%
Oregon
8%
Colorado
5%
Idaho
4%
Other
15%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%