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How strong are the academics at Whitworth University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

10:1
Student to faculty ratio
66%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Whitworth has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Whitworth University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Whitworth's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Whitworth University:

78%
First-year retention rate
66%
4-year grad rate
76%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $56,612. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$56,612
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Whitworth University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Biological and Physical Sciences
Elementary Education and Teaching
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
28
32.8
37.6
42.4
47.2
52

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32
  • Bioinformatics 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 31
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 22
  • Accounting 9
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 26
  • Journalism 0
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 29
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 43
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Education, General 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Environmental Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 28
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 6
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 33
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 5
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 17
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 23
  • Applied Mathematics, Other 3
  • Applied Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 50
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 5
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
  • Sports Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 5
  • Philosophy 5
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, Other 19
  • Chemistry, General 17
  • Physics, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 52
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 20
  • Political Science and Government, General 18
  • Sociology, General 17
  • International Relations and Affairs 5
  • Economics, Other 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 11
  • Graphic Design 7
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 1
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 0
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 0

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