Christian college
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Presbyterian church · Presbyterian and Reformed
Real cost
Average price after aid $26,534 a year
Median debt at graduation: $25,000 (all students)
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Whitworth University is a private liberal arts university in Spokane, Washington, affiliated with the Presbyterian church. Its campus ministry holds two worship services a week in Seeley G. Mudd Chapel, names six spiritual life staff, and lists weekly Life Groups and a fall retreat.
Faith life at a glance
A week at Whitworth University
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Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.
In the college’s own words
Source: whitworth.edu“Whitworth has the longest running partnership with Young Life of any university.”
Source: whitworth.edu“Life Groups meet weekly for about an hour for eight weeks.”
Questions students ask
What's a normal week?
Chapel meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Seeley G. Mudd Chapel.
Source: whitworth.eduWhere do I find community?
Life Groups meet weekly for about an hour over eight weeks, and campus ministry offers a fall retreat.
Source: whitworth.eduCan I serve or go on mission trips?
Whitworth believes faith shows itself in acts of service, evangelism and justice.
Source: whitworth.eduAcademic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,220 · ACT 25
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,375
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Faith scorecard
Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.
Partly researched
We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.
- Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 5 or more (Six spiritual life staff are named on the Campus Ministry Staff page.)
- Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (One fall retreat is listed for 2026 (October 9-11).)
- Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many (Life Groups, Hosanna, Awake and Shalom Ministries are listed.)
- Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders): In some halls (Campus ministry coordinators are listed for five residence halls for 2026-27.)
- Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (The Storm Family Dean of Spiritual Life leads the campus ministry office.)
- Chapel services during the week: Twice a week (Chapel Community Worship is held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.)
- Student worship nights or praise services: Every week (Hosanna meets Tuesdays at 9:45 p.m. and Awake meets Wednesdays at 9:15 p.m., two worship nights a week.)
- Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
- A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
- Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 3 or 4 times a week (4 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 2 worship night, 0 prayer.)
- Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (Stated in the shared curriculum's rationale, which applies across the day curriculum.)
- Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
- Service or outreach office: Yes
- Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some (Students serve with Young Life and other named local ministries.)
- Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
Worship and chapel
81 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel Community Worship is held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.)
Sources (1)
- Chapel | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-11:30 a.m. in the Seeley G. Mudd Chapel”
- Chapel | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Hosanna meets Tuesdays at 9:45 p.m. and Awake meets Wednesdays at 9:15 p.m., two worship nights a week.)
Sources (2)
- Hosanna | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/hosanna · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“When: Tuesdays, 9:45 p.m.”
- AWAKE | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/awake · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“When: Wednesdays, 9:15-10:15 p.m.”
- Hosanna | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/hosanna · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry Staff | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Storm Family Dean of Spiritual Life & Campus Pastor”
- Campus Ministry Staff | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
- Chapel | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-11:30 a.m. in the Seeley G. Mudd Chapel”
- Chapel | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (4 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 2 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
Bible and theology
Not enough information · 2 of 6 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Stated in the shared curriculum's rationale, which applies across the day curriculum.)
Sources (1)
- Undergraduate Programs, Shared Curriculum Requirements | Whitworth Universitycatalog.whitworth.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“a vigorous exploration of faith and worldview, with a special emphasis on investigating Christian belief”
- Undergraduate Programs, Shared Curriculum Requirements | Whitworth Universitycatalog.whitworth.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
Sources (1)
- Theology | Whitworth University catalogcatalog.whitworth.edu/undergraduate/theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The theology major focuses on the classical disciplines of biblical studies, church history and Christian theology”
- Theology | Whitworth University catalogcatalog.whitworth.edu/undergraduate/theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Christian community
83 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)5 or more (Six spiritual life staff are named on the Campus Ministry Staff page.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry Staff | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Storm Family Dean of Spiritual Life & Campus Pastor”
“Director of Campus Worship”
- Campus Ministry Staff | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (One fall retreat is listed for 2026 (October 9-11).)
Sources (1)
- Whitworth Campus Ministry Fall Retreat | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/fall-retreat · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Campus ministry is pleased to offer a fall retreat this year!”
- Whitworth Campus Ministry Fall Retreat | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/fall-retreat · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Life Groups, Hosanna, Awake and Shalom Ministries are listed.)
Sources (2)
- Life Groups | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/life-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Life Groups meet weekly for about an hour for eight weeks.”
- Hosanna | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/hosanna · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“When: Tuesdays, 9:45 p.m.”
- Life Groups | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/life-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (Campus ministry coordinators are listed for five residence halls for 2026-27.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry Coordinators | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-coordinators · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Arend: Dori Germain & Will Hankins”
- Campus Ministry Coordinators | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-coordinators · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Storm Family Dean of Spiritual Life leads the campus ministry office.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry Staff | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Storm Family Dean of Spiritual Life & Campus Pastor”
- Campus Ministry Staff | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Missions and service
Not enough information · 3 of 6 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service or outreach officeYes
Sources (1)
- Ministry/Service Opportunities | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/ministry-service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Dornsife Center for Community Engagement This is the central hub for Whitworth students seeking to serve in the local Spokane community.”
- Ministry/Service Opportunities | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/ministry-service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Students serve with Young Life and other named local ministries.)
Sources (1)
- Ministry/Service Opportunities | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/ministry-service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Whitworth has the longest running partnership with Young Life of any university.”
- Ministry/Service Opportunities | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/ministry-service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
- Ministry/Service Opportunities | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/ministry-service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“we believe that our faith works itself out in both concrete acts of service, evangelism and justice.”
- Ministry/Service Opportunities | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/ministry-service-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Strengths
- Chapel worship meets twice a week on campus, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Sources (1)
- Chapel | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-11:30 a.m. in the Seeley G. Mudd Chapel”
- Chapel | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Six spiritual life staff are named on the campus ministry staff page.
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry Staff | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Storm Family Dean of Spiritual Life & Campus Pastor”
“Director of Campus Worship”
- Campus Ministry Staff | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Faculty- and staff-led Life Groups meet weekly for eight weeks each semester.
Sources (1)
- Life Groups | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/life-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Life Groups meet weekly for about an hour for eight weeks.”
- Life Groups | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/life-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Concerns
None recorded.
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Campus ministry home
Whitworth Campus Ministry (Seeley G. Mudd Chapel)
- Address: 300 W. Hawthorne Road, Spokane, WA 99251
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: chapel
Source: whitworth.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, whitworth.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026
Campus ministry
Sources (2)
- Chapel | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-11:30 a.m. in the Seeley G. Mudd Chapel”
- Campus Ministry Staff | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/campus-ministry-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Storm Family Dean of Spiritual Life & Campus Pastor”
Chapel, worship and prayer
Confirm with the campus ministry
Chapel 1
- Tuesday, Thursday11:00 AMSeeley G. Mudd Chapel · Chapel Community Worship, 11-11:30 a.m. (current page).
Worship night 2
- Tuesday9:45 PMChapel · Hosanna student worship.
- Wednesday9:15 PMHUB MPR · Awake worship and small groups.
Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.
Sources for these times (3)
- Chapel | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-11:30 a.m. in the Seeley G. Mudd Chapel”
- Hosanna | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/hosanna · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“When: Tuesdays, 9:45 p.m.”
- AWAKE | Whitworth Universitywhitworth.edu/cms/administration/chapel/awake · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“When: Wednesdays, 9:15-10:15 p.m.”
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What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $68,516 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,939 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 45% · Women 55% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 24% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 25% |
| Total students | 2,345 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $26,534 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $68,516 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $25,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 71% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 66% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 67% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 73% |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $58,561 |
| Admission rate | 90% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Early action deadline College website, 2026-27 | November 15 |
| Regular decision deadline College website, 2026-27 | March 1 |
| Financial aid priority deadline College website, 2026-27 | January 15 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,193 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 29% |
| Average SAT | 1220 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550–670 |
| SAT math | 540–660 |
| ACT composite | 21–29 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value index: 60 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Physics | |
| Computer science | |
| Nursing | |
| Business administration | |
| Mathematics | |
| Accounting | |
| Allied health | |
| Teacher education | |
| Marketing | |
| Sociology | |
| Romance languages | |
| Communication studies | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Biological and physical sciences | |
| Psychology | |
| Religious studies | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| English |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Arts management, Biology, Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Chemistry, Design, Economics, Education (general), Fine arts, History, International business, International relations, Journalism, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other communication, journalism, and related programs, Other theology and religious vocations, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Political science, Public health, Secondary education, Special education, Theatre, Theology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Education | |
| Social sciences | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Psychology |
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $14,300 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Northwest Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 11 to 1 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $86,268IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 70% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Spokane International Airport (GEG)About 11 miles away · about 30 minutes by car |
| Town population | 230,293Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | SeattleAbout 230 miles away · about 5 hours 30 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 32°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Spokane Felts Field, WA, about 7 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Christian churches nearby
No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.
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Questions families ask
- Is Whitworth University a Christian college?
- Yes. Whitworth University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Presbyterian church.
- Where is chapel held at Whitworth University?
- Chapel is listed at Seeley G. Mudd Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 237066
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Presbyterian
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