Ready to Calculate Your Cost?
Every student's path is different. Connect with an advisor to review your transfer credits, estimate your total tuition, and create a plan that fits your goals.
Tuition and Cost Clarity
“By clarifying the actual cost of attending Whitworth, we’re providing much-needed transparency around college pricing.”
Tuition Made Simple
- Tuition is cost per credit
- No fees or textbook costs
- Most students take 24-26 credits per year and receive financial aid for full-time enrollment
- 90-credit degree design means you need fewer credits to graduate
- We accept A.A. and A.A.S. degrees, further reducing the number of credits needed to graduate
- We also offer credit for your professional learning experiences
Budget With Confidence
Your investment is designed to be clear, predictable, and consistent–so you can focus on your coursework and not unexpected expenses.
$565
per credit*
Textbooks included in tuition
$13,560
Annual cost
Based on 24 credits per year
$50,850
Total cost for 90-credits
For students who don't have any transfer credit
* Tuition rate for Whitworth Online bachelor’s degrees.
Tuition rate for graduate-level teacher certification courses: $675 per credit
**Transfer credits are evaluated by the Office of the University Registrar once you have submitted official transcripts for the other universities you have attended.
Transfer Your Credits. Lower Your Total Cost.
Most adult students have already completed some college credits. Use the slider below to see how your previous college credit can reduce your total cost.
Cost per credit hour
$565.00
Estimated Total
Tuition rates are determined annually. Amounts provided here are estimates.
Get Credit for What You've Already Learned
You May Be Closer Than You Think
Already have an associate's degree? Your A.A. degree may transfer for up to 64 semester credits (96 quarter credits), giving you junior standing and leaving just 45 credits to complete your bachelor’s degree.
Clarity, Not Confusion
Compare Whitworth Online to Other Pricing Models
Whitworth Online
List Price: Transparent, straightforward price per credit, 90-credit degree model, and opportunities to further lower costs through transfer credit, credit for professional learning and scholarships
Fees: None; tuition is all inclusive
Textbook: Included in tuition and provided within the course environment
Result: Total cost is clear from the beginning and predictable term-to-term
Other Institutions
List Price: Inflated tuition with guaranteed scholarships to lower the cost
Fees: Additional charges for technology and student services
Textbooks: Self-funded by student, in addition to tuition
Result: Tuition appears low but discounts and fees make the total cost confusing
Exceptional Outcomes
A Top-Tier Education at an Affordable Cost
Known for educating both the mind and heart, Whitworth University has an excellent reputation in Washington and beyond.
- #1 best value in the Northwest (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- #1 Christian university in the West Region (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- “Best in the West” (Princeton Review, 2026)
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