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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:

80%
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:

Biological and Physical Sciences
Elementary Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
32
35.6
39.2
42.8
46.4
50

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
  • Bioinformatics 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 38
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
  • Accounting 12
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 13
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 24
  • Computer Science 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 49
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 18
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 5
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 4
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
  • Education, General 1
  • Environmental Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 23
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 10
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 8
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 15
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
  • Applied Mathematics, Other 3
  • Mathematics, General 2
  • Applied Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 50
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 9
  • Environmental Studies 3
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
  • Sports Studies 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 3
  • Philosophy 3
  • Christian Studies 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 21
  • Physics, Other 9
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, Other 1
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 41
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 19
  • Sociology, General 18
  • Political Science and Government, General 16
  • International Relations and Affairs 7
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Social Sciences, Other 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Economics, Other 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 0
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 8
  • Music, General 6
  • Graphic Design 5
  • Music, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 0
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 0
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