- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–670 reading and writing, 540–660 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–29 composite
- Average net price: $27,491 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Whitworth University reported: an acceptance rate of 90% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Whitworth University reviews each application.
Whitworth University GPA requirements
Whitworth University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Whitworth University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Whitworth University acceptance rate
Whitworth University admitted 3,768 of 4,197 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Whitworth University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Spokane, Washington, with 1,867 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Whitworth University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 630 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1220 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Whitworth University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Whitworth University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,491 a year at Whitworth University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Whitworth University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Whitworth University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Whitworth University?
A lot: Whitworth University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Whitworth University look for?
Whitworth University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Whitworth University students have?
The middle 50% of Whitworth University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–670 in reading and writing and 540–660 in math; ACT composite 21–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is it easy to get into Whitworth University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Whitworth University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Whitworth University?
Whitworth University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,768 of 4,197 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Whitworth University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Whitworth University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
Does Whitworth University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Whitworth University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Whitworth University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,491 a year at Whitworth University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Whitworth University if a parent went there?
No. Whitworth University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Whitworth University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Whitworth UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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