Whitworth University
Admissions
Interested in attending Whitworth University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Whitworth University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Whitworth University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Whitworth accepted 90% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 4,126 people applied and 3,735 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Whitworth University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Whitworth University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Whitworth University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Whitworth considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Whitworth University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Whitworth University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.7. 38% of freshmen who attended Whitworth were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 66% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Whitworth is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Whitworth University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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