Applying to Whitworth

Acceptance RateSAT Median
86.77% 1,210
Whitworth University's acceptance rate is 86.77% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,740 students applied and 4,113 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Whitworth.
Whitworth's acceptance rate places 10th out of 21 Washington colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,210 and the ACT score is 25 at Whitworth. Whitworth's SAT score ranks 7th out of 13 Washington colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Whitworth, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Whitworth University is 86.77% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.45%. 2,112 men and 2,627 women applied to Whitworth and 1,772 men and 2,341 women students were accepted.
Among them, 236 men and 317 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Whitworth.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Whitworth
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants4,7402,1122,62701
Admitted4,1131,7722,34100
Enrolled55323631700
Acceptance Rate 86.77%83.90%89.11%-0.00%
Yield 13.45%13.32%13.54%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Whitworth University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 111 students (20% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 30 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Whitworth.
The median SAT score is 1,210 with 620 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Whitworth. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Whitworth University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,129, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Whitworth
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total110012101320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560620670
SAT Math540590650
ACT Composite212529
ACT Math202426
ACT English202430
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Whitworth University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 553 first-year students enrolled in Whitworth. The proportion of full-time students is 99.28% and part-time students is 0.72%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 42.68% and women students is 57.32%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Whitworth.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Whitworth
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total55323631700
Full-time54923531400
Part-time41300
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Whitworth. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Whitworth University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Whitworth Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Whitworth.
Admission Information for Applying to Whitworth
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.whitworth.edu/apply-now
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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