FINANCIAL SUPPORT AT WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
Worth It.
Worth the investment.
A college degree is one of the single most important ways to invest in yourself. You can expect a Whitworth education to open doors to fulfilling careers with higher pay and to build your network with lifelong friendships and professional connections. What you might not expect? The net price is remarkably affordable. We work hard to keep it that way so students from all socioeconomic backgrounds can access a Whitworth education and pursue their goals.
A best value
Whitworth is consistently ranked as one of the best higher education values in the Western United States because of our academic excellence and generous financial aid.
2023 U.S. NEWS RANKING OF BEST REGIONAL UNIVERSITY VALUES IN THE WEST
WHITWORTH
St. Edward’s University 7. California Lutheran University 8. University of Portland 9. Northwest Nazarene University 10. Mount Saint Mary’s University
1.
UNIVERSITY 2. University of Dallas 3. St. Mary’s University of San Antonio 5. Westminster College (Utah) 6.
The community, people and extracurriculars are what I will always be most thankful for.
There is a fit for everyone no matter where you’re from or what you’re interested in.
Whitworth connected me with so many amazing people – I can’t imagine any other university being able to match the experience I had during my four years at Whitworth.
GEORGE VALLE ’16, associate director of West Coast sales, PitchBook DataInvesting in you .
Whitworth is committed to providing the best education possible without cutting corners on facilities and programs. We choose to invest more in our students in the form of scholarships and grants and also in excellent professors, cutting-edge programs and state-of-the-art learning spaces.
$116 million+ invested in campus facilities in recent years.
WHAT IS THE COST OF ALL THIS EXCELLENCE?
It’s important to understand the difference between the sticker price and the actual cost you will pay to attend Whitworth.
Sticker Price: $64,620
Whitworth 2023-24 costs
Tuition & Fees $49,600
Housing & Meals $13,700
Although the sticker price is a big number, no student pays this amount. Thanks to our generous donors and large endowment, 100% OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID.
Financial Resources
These resources significantly reduce what you will pay or help cover the cost of tuition:
Student Employment: About $4,200
Most Whitworth students are eligible to apply for on- or off-campus jobs. Student employment can help students pay for college expenses as they gain work experience. By working just 8-10 hours a week at the current minimum wage, students can earn over $4,200 per school year.
Actual Cost: Varies
The actual cost will vary depending on a student’s scholarships, grants and loans. These are all subtracted from the sticker price to determine actual cost.
Students and families are often surprised to learn how affordable a Whitworth education can be once considering the generous scholarships, grants, loan options and student employment opportunities available to our students.
Scholarships & Grants: $38,620 average
This is free money that students don’t pay back. The average scholarships and grants awarded to first-year students in 2022 was $38,620.
Loans: Up to $5,500
Up to $5,500 in federal student loans with great interest rates are offered to first-year students. Students don’t have to begin repaying them until six months after graduating from or leaving Whitworth.
Set yourself up for success.
WILL YOU GRADUATE ON TIME?
Graduating on time is one of the best ways to save on college expenses. We are so confident that the services we provide will enable you to graduate in four years at Whitworth that we guarantee it. Visit whitworth.edu/finish-in-four for details and application information.
GET 9 SEMESTERS FOR NEARLY THE PRICE OF 8
Jan Term allows students to take up to five more credits a year for only $350, making it easier to complete additional majors/minors, internships and study abroad programs and still graduate on time.
120-128 credits
Standard eight semesters
12-20 credits
Whitworth Jan Terms
STUDENTS FROM FAMILIES JUST LIKE YOURS CAN AFFORD WHITWORTH
WILL YOU BE ABLE TO PAY BACK YOUR LOANS?
OUR GRADUATES SURE DO.
Education is an investment into your future, and Whitworth equips you to be successful. Whitworth graduates have a lower loan default rate than the national average, which means they get good jobs and can make payments toward their loans on time.
Average Whitworth Three-Year Default Rate
1.5%
Source: U.S. Department of Education
WILL YOU BE COMPETITIVE IN THE JOB MARKET?
Throughout your time at Whitworth, you’ll gain the hands-on experience and connections to pursue your professional goals; the critical thinking, communication and intercultural skills to succeed in a dynamic environment; and a community that will support you throughout your career. We’re with you every step of the way.
Income profile of 2022-23 Whitworth families who filed the FAFSAA personalized experience.
In addition to generous financial aid, we offer direct admission to most degree programs and flexible payment plans. Our financial aid counselors will work with you to make sure Whitworth is the right fit from the start so you can receive the most value from your investment.
“As a parent, you give 18 years of love and guidance to your child. I believe investing in Whitworth University provides your child the opportunities and experiences we, as parents, cannot provide. Students at Whitworth University are challenged by a rigorous academic program while maturing spiritually and socially.”
WHITWORTH OFFERS...
4+ years of career advising and resources from the Center for Career & Professional Development
24/7 mentoring, tutoring and counseling through the Student Success Center
4 years of individual advising by a professor in your major
1-year small-group seminar to help all incoming students transition successfully to Whitworth
Holly Helfrich, parent of Alexander ’22 and Andrew ’23“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 ’17, technical program manager, Google
Weighing the cost of higher education is extremely important. Investing in a future of financial mobility and a lifetime of improved outcomes is important, too. Today, I have the privilege of setting aside a predetermined and comfortable amount of my paycheck every month to pay off my loans. I’m grateful to love the job that gives me that paycheck – a job that I’m in because of the skills and connections I built at Whitworth.
HANNAH SABIO-HOWELL ’18, communications specialist, Washington State SenateThe bottom line
WE’RE HERE TO HELP.
Your financial aid counselor is ready to answer your questions: 509.777.3215 or finaid@whitworth.edu.
whitworth.edu/value
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.
We are in this with you, and we want you to succeed. Your education is an investment, one that will only increase in value. Whitworth partners with students and families to help students access all of the resources available to pursue their college dreams, advance in their careers and maximize the return on their investment.