First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: whitworth.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Whitworth University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MA 171 Math & Statistics | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 MA 172 Math & Statistics | |
| Biology | 4 | 3 BI 196 Natural Science | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CH 161 & CH 161L Natural Science | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 3 PS 131 Natural Science | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PY 101 Social Science | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 MA 256 Mathematics | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 CS 171 none |
Show all 36 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MA 171 Math & Statistics | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 MA 172 Math & Statistics | |
| Biology | 4 | 3 BI 196 Natural Science | |
| Biology | 5 | 4 BI 140 Natural Science | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CH 161 & CH 161L Natural Science | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 CH 161 , CH 161L , CH 181 & CH 181L Natural Science | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 3 PS 131 Natural Science | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PY 101 Social Science | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 MA 256 Mathematics | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 CS 171 none | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | 6 CS 171 & CS 172 none | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 EC 211 Social Science | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 EC 210 Social Science | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 HI 102 World Language & Cultural Competency, G Tag | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 BI 120 Natural Science | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 3 PS 133 none | |
| European History | 4 | 3 HI 196 Historical Analysis | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 PO 196 Social Science | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 CS 196 none | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 AR 261 Fine Arts or Historical Analysis, G-tag | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 MU 110 Fine Arts | |
| 2D Art and Design | 4 | 3 AR 196 Fine Arts | |
| 3D Art and Design | 4 | 3 AR 196 Fine Arts | |
| African American Studies | 4 | 3 HI 208 Historical Analysis | |
| Chinese Lang/Culture | 4 | 4 WL 196 World Language & Cultural Competency | |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 AR-101 Fine Arts | |
| English Comp/Lit | 4 | 3 EL 125 Literature and Storytelling or World…3 EL 125 Literature and Storytelling or World Language & Cultural Competency, U-tag | |
| English Comp/Lit | 5 | 6 EL 125 Literature and Storytelling or World…6 EL 125 Literature and Storytelling or World Language & Cultural Competency, U-tag | |
| English Lang/Comp | 4 | 3 EL 110 Written Communication | |
| English Lang/Comp | 5 | 6 EL 110 Written Communication | |
| French Lang | 4 | 4 FR 196 World Language & Cultural Competency | |
| German Lang/Culture | 4 | 4 WL 196 World Language & Cultural Competency | |
| Government and Politics | 4 | 3 PO 196 Social Science | |
| Government and Politics | 5 | 3 PO 102 Social Science | |
| Government and Politics Comp | 4 | 3 PO 196 Social Science | |
| Government and Politics Comp | 5 | 3 PO 102 Social Science | |
| History, American | 4 | 3 HI 131 Historical Analysis, U Tag | |
| Italian, Lang/Culture | 4 | 4 WL 196 World Language & Cultural Competency | |
| Japanese, Lang/Culture | 4 | 4 WL 196 World Language & Cultural Competency | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 3 PS 196 Natural Science | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 PS 151 Natural Science | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 4 MA 150 Mathematics | |
| Spanish Lang or Lit | 4 | 6 SN 201 , SN 202 none |
Source: catalog.whitworth.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 50 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 |
| Psychology | 41 |
| Business Administration and Management | 38 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| English Language and Literature | 23 |
| Chemistry | 21 |
Show the other 30 majors
| Economics | 19 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 16 |
| History | 15 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 13 |
| Accounting | 12 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 |
| Environmental Science | 9 |
| Physics, Other | 9 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 8 |
| Art/Art Studies | 8 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 |
| Music | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 |
| Graphic Design | 5 |
| Christian Studies | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 3 |
| Environmental Studies | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| Sports Studies | 1 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
604,962 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Spokane International (GEG)
Nearest hub airport
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.2 of 20
Elevation
1,927 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
26°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
45.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
29 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,080 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs0 mi
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- Washington State University72 mi
- New Saint Andrews College73 mi
- University of Idaho73 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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