by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Whitworth University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Whitworth University ran $52,880 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees were $1,380; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,500 |
| Fees | $1,380 |
| Total | $52,880 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Whitworth University charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Whitworth University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Whitworth University runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Whitworth University Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Whitworth University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $46,350 |
| Two Years Ago | $47,700 |
| One Year Ago | $49,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $51,500 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Whitworth has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 3.8%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $54,905 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.58%, so cost a year out lands around $54,771.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $54,771 |
| In 2 Years | $56,730 |
| In 3 Years | $58,759 |
| In 4 Years | $60,860 |
| In 5 Years | $63,036 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $231,120.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Whitworth University, go to the Whitworth University Financial Aid page.
