Whitworth University reported a 2.9% tuition hike for the 2022-23 school year, based on recently released figures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, four-year, not-for-profit university paid $48,990 this year, which is $1,400 higher than the $47,590 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 70% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Washington state, while about 25% come from other states and 5% are international students.
Data indicates that 99% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Whitworth University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 443 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $17 million, and 263 students borrowed over $1.9 million in student loans.
Across all undergraduate students, 1,926 received grants or scholarships totaling $68.2 million. Additionally, 1,098 students took out federal student loans totaling $7.5 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Whitworth University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 133 | 29% | $783,785 | $5,893 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 156 | 34% | $1.4 million | $8,958 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 442 | 98% | $14.8 million | $33,485 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 443 | 98% | $17 million | $38,334 |
| Federal student loans | 262 | 58% | $1.5 million | $5,745 |
| Other student loans | 20 | 4% | $384,614 | $19,231 |
| Student loan aid | 263 | 58% | $1.9 million | $7,186 |
| Total student aid | 449 | 99% | $18.9 million | $42,030 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
