“I know my education is the key ingredient in accomplishing my goals.”

— Cindy Rios
Whitworth University

Whitworth University

Whitworth, founded in 1890, is among a select group of educational institutions known for both academic rigor and Christian commitment. The Whitworth faculty is committed to encouraging open intellectual inquiry as well as respect for diverse points of view. The university's community of Christian scholars is also dedicated to the challenging task of integrating faith perspectives into all aspects of life and learning. This dual commitment distinguishes Whitworth among Christian colleges and universities.

January terms and full semester abroad programs are available to encourage students to relate their education to real-life environments. The following are among the study tour options offered at Whitworth:

Semester Study Programs:

• British Isles Study Tour
• Central American Study and Service Tour France Study Tour
• Latin American Studies Program
• American Studies Program - Washington D.C.
• Film Studies - Los Angeles
• Spanish Language Programs - Spain

Selected January Study Programs:

• Core 250 - Greece, Italy, France and Great Britain
• Prejudice Across America - Cross-country trip by rail
• Jazz Workshop in Munich and Rome
• Theatre and Music - London
• Communications and Political Studies - South Africa
• Athletic Training - Japan (May term)

Located just 7 miles north of downtown Spokane, the 220 acre Whitworth campus is located in a scenic and wooded (mostly towering Ponderosa Pines) residential area. Spokane, a metropolitan area of approximately 425,000 is surrounded by extraordinary recreational opportunities including national forests, ski resorts, 75 lakes, and 25 golf courses. The city is the commercial and cultural center for more than a million people in the Inland Northwest.

In its America's Best Colleges issue, U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Whitworth among the top regional colleges and universities in the West. Currently for masters-level universities in the West, Whitworth is ranked fifth in the best colleges and second in the best values.

5 Most Popular Majors

1. Business Management
2. Biology/Pre-Health Professions
3. Education
4. Theology
5. Psychology