curiosity is calling
joy worth seeking
You know the feeling when you discover something new. A song that gets you. A view so stunning you have to share it. A person who makes you laugh so hard you can barely breathe. A new question that leads you on a path of greater understanding.
At Whitworth, seeking stirs us. So we press into our curiosity. The truths we uncover in libraries, laboratories and sanctuaries spur us on to the careers that make a difference.
Every time we discover something new, we wonder what else we can learn.
Let’s get started.
#1 Best Value in the Northw (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
#1 Christian University in the West Region
which includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
knowledge worth pursuing
Whether your curiosity pushes you to explore psychology, the arts, biotechnology, engineering or finance, we’ll give you the personalized faculty mentorship and experiences to set you on the right path.
DESIGN A ROCKET-HITCHHIKING SATELLITE
All STEM students can participate in WhitSat, a student-led faculty partnership with NASA. Students design and build 4-inch cube satellites to conduct research on cosmic radiation and its impact on the microcontrollers that measure it. When space ready, the CubeSats might catch a free ride to space on a NASA rocket.
INVEST WHITWORTH’S MONEY
Join a team of students from across all majors and grow a portion of Whitworth’s endowment. The Student Investment Group currently manages about $250,000 and has its own trading room on campus.
SEEK YOUR LOUD
Whether your instrument is your violin or voice, join one of our 20 instrumental and vocal ensembles. Our students have traded trumpet lines with Grammy great Terell Stafford and toured across Taiwan.
SHARPEN YOUR FOCUS EACH JAN TERM
Every January, you will take one class for three weeks. You can stay in Spokane and wheel-throw ceramics or design robots in an engineering class. It’s also the perfect time to practice physical therapy in Costa Rica or study Scripture in Greece.
LEARN WHILE SERVING SPOKANE
You’ll have ample opportunities to put your knowledge to work. Help low-income residents file their taxes, paint a community mural, teach local students how to code or create a PR plan for a nonprofit — all as part of your coursework.
CONTINUE CONVERSATIONS OVER COFFEE
We offer free vouchers you can use to treat faculty and staff members to coffee or lunch on campus, because relationships are at the heart of a Whitworth education.
11:1 student-faculty ratio
Swing by your professor’s office and get to know them.
20 average class size
It’s easy to build friendships in and out of the classroom.
“Setting
up medical clinics in rural villages taught me so much. Witnessing my patients’ struggles and joys reaffirmed my passion for healthcare.”
—SYDNEY
MCLEAN
’26
(HEALTH SCIENCE), WHO SPENT LAST JAN TERM IN GUATEMALA AND IS LEADING THE TRIP THIS YEAR
on the north edge of adventure
Largest city between Seattle and Minneapolis
4,50 0+ trees at Whitworth about two per student, so bring a hammock!
76 la kes in Spokane County
5 ski re sorts within two hours of campus, including Mount Spokane (only 40 minutes away)
60 minu tes
flight time from Seattle, Portland or Boise
Whitworth University is nestled on the north end of Spokane, Washington — near ski slopes and forests and lakes and rivers. Surrounded by towering pines, campus is the perfect place to get lost in your thoughts or in conversation. You’re also close to Spokane’s thriving foodie, indie music and arts scene.
As the seasons change, you’ll go from dodging sprinklers to crunching snow underfoot to hammocking with your friends between classes. And just beyond campus, suspension bridges, waterfalls, quirky urban art galleries and cozy coffee shops are waiting to be discovered.
go beyond the surface
COMMUNITY IS NEVE R FAR
Campus may seem quiet on a fall evening, but you’ll soon know better. You’ll find students huddled in a residence hall lounge laughing during trivia or creating songs to remember the answers for a test. They’re sledding in the Back 40, studying in the library, playing intramural volleyball in the rec center and worshipping at Hosanna in the chapel.
At Whitworth, we create the spaces and programs to help you find friends and mentors throughout the school year.
Seek out what Whitworth has to offer. Join a club. Go on an Outdoor Recreation trip. Attend regular hall activities. And discover more of yourself alongside friends you’ll keep for a lifetime.
1,292
residence hall events hosted by student leaders in fall 2024 alone
50+
student clubs from astronomy to ice cream and everything in between
worth the hustle
We seek to work harder, run faster, finish stronger. In the world of NCAA DIII athletics, Whitworth Pirates pack a punch. We’ll let “Best Overall” speak for itself.
2 1 N C AA
DIII SPORTS
Baseball (M)
Basketball (M,W)
Cross Country (M,W)
Football (M)
Golf (M,W)
Lacrosse (W)
Soccer (M,W)
Softball (W)
Swimming (M,W)
Tennis (M,W)
Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) (M,W)
Volleyball (W)
Best
Overall
Athletics Program
in the Northwest Conference for 14 of the past 16 years
4 Northwest
Conference titles
in 2024-25 alone: volleyball, men’s swimming, women’s swimming and men’s basketball
awe in every moment
You will find evidence of our Christian faith everywhere.
It’s in the hallelujahs of the Whitworth Choir and the light shining through the stained-glass cross in Seeley G. Mudd Chapel. It’s in our Christian professors and the way they care for students. It’s in the sandwiches we make for neighbors and the houses we’ve built with Habitat for Humanity. It’s in the joy we find together — even in late night flag football games and impromptu worship nights. It’s in our searching and seeking. Our desire to care for creation. And our desire to pursue excellence in all we do.
You’ll also find it in our welcome.
Our students come from 40+ countries and 30+ states. They come from cities and rural areas. Christian and non-Christian backgrounds. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or committed to Christ, we have a place for you.
7 optional worship opportunities per week
Two usually packed chapel services, three morning prayer services, one Hosanna evening worship, one Awake evening worship
20 Life Groups
Optional, weekly, semester-long groups led by a faculty or staff member where you can explore faith and build community
2 Campus Ministry
Coordinators per residence hall
Student leaders who facilitate spiritual life in the residence halls
a worthwhile investment
A Whitworth education yields results. Our students attend top graduate schools and land competitive jobs.
ELEANOR JEFFERS ’24
Eleanor, originally from Columbus, Ohio, is currently a law student at Georgetown University. During her time at Whitworth, she competed regionally and nationally as a member of Whitworth’s championshipwinning Ethics Bowl team, the Philosoraptors. She credits the mentorship and skills she learned with her acceptance at some of the nation’s best law schools.
“I chose Whitworth — despite it being 2,000 miles from home — because there is no other college where professors intentionally invest so much time and energy into their students.”
97%
of our graduates report being employed or in graduate school one year after graduation, which is the highest in Washington state. (Niche)
TUITION & FEES
Our new cost clarity removes the guesswork
We’ve recently reworked our tuition to make the cost clear, simple and straightforward. You’ll understand how much a Whitworth education costs before your financial aid letter arrives, and afterward, you can expect to pay about the same amount year after year. No big surprises.
WHITWORTH COSTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
2026-27 Tuition: $26,900
Room & Meals: $14,900*
*On-campus room and meals costs are based on a shared double room with the maximum meal plan.
Fees: $1,500
Academic Performance Scholarships:
Up to $9,000 per year
University Need-based Grants: Up to $3,000 per year (FAFSA filing required)
Talent Performance Scholarships: Up to $2,000 per year
Maximize your financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
APPLICATION DEADLINES
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
Nov. 15 - Early Action I
Jan. 15 - Early Action II
March 1 - Regular Admission whitworth.edu/apply-now
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Fall Semester
Jan. 15 - Early Action I
March 1 - Early Action II March 1 - Regular Admission whitworth.edu/apply-now-transfer
Spring Semester
Dec. 1 - Regular Admission
VISIT US AND EARN $1,000
The best way to know if Whitworth is right for you is to come and see us. Choose a visit day at whitworth.edu/visit and earn a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition.
seek what’s possible
100+ majors and programs may seem like a lot for a university with about 2,000 undergraduates. It is. Our thirst for discovery pushes us to offer a wide variety of programs in both traditional and emerging fields. whitworth.edu/majors
Accounting
Air Force ROTC
American Studies
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Army ROTC
Art & Design
Art Education
Art History
Athletic Coaching
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biophysics
Business Management
Chemistry
Communication
Communication & Culture
Communication & Technology
Computer Science
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary
Computer Science, UI/UX
Creative Writing
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Dance
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Editing & Publishing
Education
Education Studies
Engineering
Engineering, Dual Degree Transfer Program
English
English/Language Arts
Environmental Science
Environmental
Studies
Environmental & Sustainability
Education
Ethics
Exercise Science
Film & Visual Narrative
Finance
French & Francophone Studies
Front‑End Design Development
George Whitworth
Honors Program
Graphic Design
Health & Well‑Being
Health Science
History
History/Social Studies
Individually Designed Major
International Studies
Journalism & Media Studies
Kinesiology
Latin American Studies
Law & Justice
Leadership
Literature
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Medieval & Early
Modern Studies
Multi‑Lingual Learner
Music
Music Education
Music Production & Songwriting
Neuroscience
Peace Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre Athletic Training
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
Public History
Reading Instruction
Rehabilitation Science
Sociology
Spanish
Speech Communication
Strategic Communication
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Theatre
Theology
U.S. Cultural Studies
Visual Communication
Women’s & Gender Studies
Worship Leadership
Writing Studies