Academics
At Whitworth University, students are taught and mentored by first-rate Christian faculty. Our academics integrate faith and learning, internships and practicums, study abroad and service. Why? Because true learning happens when we push beyond what’s comfortable and known.
An Education Worth Seeking
We believe there’s always more to discover. That’s why we teach our students how to think – not what to think – and educate their minds and hearts to make an impact for good. Through our undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates and online programs, learning expands beyond the walls of the classroom, sparking deep conversations, inventive ideas and trailblazing discoveries.
Find Your Program
Where does your curiosity call you? Creating a remote-control car from scratch?? Studying business in Hong Kong? Examining the psychology of poverty? Let your questions lead - there’s a place for you at Whitworth.
Whitworth Faculty
We believe the best learning happens through intentional relationships and deep connection. That’s just what our faculty members offer as mentors, role models, co-researchers, advisors and teachers who are experts in their disciplines. Our 11-to-1 student-faculty ratio means personalized attention is the norm, not the exception.
Schools, Colleges, Centers & Institutes
Whitworth University offers programs through five schools and colleges: the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Health Sciences, and Whitworth Online for adult learners. Students also benefit from centers and institutes including the Dornsife Center for Community Engagement and the Weyerhaeuser Center for Christian Faith & Learning.
Opportunities for Everyone
Whether you’re a working adult pursuing your dream to earn a degree, looking to enhance your credentials with a certificate or just wanting to try out a class or two, we’ve got you covered.
Whitworth Online
Learn on your terms, thanks to flexible online degree and certificate programs ranging from business and teacher certification to operations management and public service administration.
Certificates
Save time and money while boosting your career – and earning potential – in one of our flexible certificate programs.
Teaching Endorsements
Whitworth offers several teaching endorsements approved by the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board.
Special Programs
From accelerated business master’s degrees to a dual degree in engineering to a pathway to physical therapy program, Whitworth has what you’re looking for.
What Our Students and Recent Grads Say
A unique experience I’ve had is the theology backpacking trip with faculty and other students. The time was spent away from technology, simply enjoying nature and great conversations. I’m thankful Whitworth offered this opportunity to get to form deeper connections.Marisol Mendez '27
Theology and Environmental Science Double Major
Whitworth just met all my needs. I needed guidance and someone to think about how to fit all my requirements in and hold my hand. I had enough to think about at home with kids and family obligations.Ruth Carlson '23
Continuing Studies Graduate, Elementary Education Degree
Words can’t describe the value Whitworth provided for me professionally and spiritually. They’re’ the reason I had a job lined up before the end of my senior year. I’m grateful to Whitworth for its strong sense of community, the faith it nurtures and the abundance of opportunities it provides.Nico Caballero '24
Business Administration Major; Private Markets Research Analyst with Versus
Study Abroad
Discovery happens everywhere. Study abroad for a full semester or for three weeks in January, during Jan Term. Choose from 200 study programs in 60 countries. Greece, Australia, Spain, South Africa. Where will your curiosity take you?
Academic Support Services
Your success is our priority. You’ll feel our commitment to you in everything we do, from the personalized attention you’ll receive from professors and staff to the comprehensive support we offer through services like tutoring, advising, one-on-one coaching, counseling and more.
The Benefits of a Whitworth Liberal Arts Degree
At Whitworth, we don't see walls between disciplines; we see doorways. Ethics inform biochemistry. Sociology shapes theology. Business intersects with politics. After all, that's how the world works – it’s interconnected and endlessly complex.
By collaborating at the intersections of academic disciplines, we advance innovation and unlock forward-looking solutions to meet humanity’s greatest needs. Considering alternative perspectives and ideas cultivates a broadened worldview and heightens empathy, creativity and problem-solving skills.
Whitworth develops agile minds that pivot effectively, broad thinkers who see the whole picture, and grounded decision-makers who lead with purpose. Because the world needs someone like you – someone equipped to bridge divides, fluent in multiple ways of thinking, and ready to create solutions no one else could imagine.
Knowledge worth pursuing
Seek what calls you, whether it's the degree that launches your career, the graduate education that advances your professional journey, or the certificate or endorsement that elevates your skills. Take the next step toward becoming who you're meant to be.