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Financial support at Whitworth University

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. The average scholarships and grants awarded to first-year students in 2022 was $38,620, making Whitworth as affordable as public universities for many students.

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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.

FACTS & RANKINGS

2024 U.S. News Ranking of Best Regional University Values in the West

Whitworth is the top-rated school in the Pacific Northwest.

  1. Westminster University (UT)
  2. St. Mary's University of San Antonio
  3. Whitworth University
  4. University of Dallas
  5. St. Edward's University
  6. University of Portland
  7. California Lutheran University
  8. Mount Saint Mary's University
  9. Northwest University
  10. Chaminade University of Honolulu
     

Investing 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 average 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.

Average Actual Cost: $26,000

The average actual cost is calculated by subtracting the average scholarships and grants amount (free money!) from the sticker price. The actual cost for each student will vary depending on their financial aid offer, which includes scholarships, grants and loan options that reduce upfront costs.

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.

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.

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.

Whitworth Scholarships & Grants

  • University Scholarship: $17,000-$30,000 per year
  • Campus Housing Grant: $4,000 per year
  • University Grant: $1,000-$4,000
  • Washington Grant/College Bound Scholarship: Up to $11,995
  • Whitworth Bound Promise: Up to full tuition*
  • Visit Scholarship: $1,000
  • Talent/Participation Scholarships (Art & Design, Forensics, Media, Music, Theatre, Young Life): $1,000+
  • Military Service Scholarship: Up to $1,500
  • Phi Theta Kappa: $1,500
  • Honors Scholarship Weekend (first-year students admitted with honors): Full tuition

Find additional scholarships and learn more about the resources above:

First-Year Scholarships Transfer Scholarships

*Or 100% of financial need covered, if lower than tuition. Financial need equals cost of attendance minus expected family contribution from the FAFSA or WASFA.

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

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.

Will you be competitive in the job market?

Throughout your time at Whitworth, you'll gain the hands-on experience and professional connections to land your first job, 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.

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 professional connections to land your first job, 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.

Students from Families Just Like Yours Can Afford Whitworth

 

UNDER $60,000

$60,000-$119,999

$120,000-$179,999

$180,000-$249,999

OVER $250,000

Income profile of 2022-23 Whitworth families who filed the FAFSA

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A 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.

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

The bottom line.

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.

We're here to help.

Your financial aid counselor is ready to answer your questions: 509.777.3215 or finaid@whitworth.edu.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

"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 Senate