Whitworth University Acceptance Rate
Spokane, Washington · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,740
- Admitted
- 4,113
- Yield
- 13.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Whitworth University's acceptance rate has risen from 74.8% in 2014–15 to 86.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,247 to 4,740 (+12%) over that period.
Its 86.8% rate makes Whitworth University more selective than about 28% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 37%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.1% for women vs 83.9% for men, a 5.2-point gap). Whitworth University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 13.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,247 | 3,175 | 74.8% | 619 |
| 2015–16 | 4,545 | 2,837 | 62.4% | 584 |
| 2016–17 | 3,262 | 2,889 | 88.6% | 596 |
| 2017–18 | 3,166 | 2,818 | 89% | 505 |
| 2018–19 | 3,731 | 3,387 | 90.8% | 696 |
| 2019–20 | 3,817 | 3,488 | 91.4% | 683 |
| 2020–21 | 3,915 | 3,563 | 91% | 607 |
| 2021–22 | 3,944 | 3,607 | 91.5% | 534 |
| 2022–23 | 4,126 | 3,735 | 90.5% | 455 |
| 2023–24 | 4,740 | 4,113 | 86.8% | 553 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,627 | 2,341 | 89.1% |
| Men | 2,112 | 1,772 | 83.9% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–670 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 540–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–29 | 5% |
How Whitworth University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Whitworth University's acceptance rate?
Whitworth University's acceptance rate is 86.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,113 admitted of 4,740 applicants).
Is Whitworth University test optional?
Whitworth University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Whitworth University?
Whitworth University received 4,740 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,113.
What SAT score do you need for Whitworth University?
Admitted students at Whitworth University typically scored 560–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Whitworth University getting harder to get into?
Whitworth University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.8% in 2014–15 to 86.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.whitworth.edu/.