Tuition and Cost Clarity

We’ve Clarified the Whitworth
Online Cost of Attendance

You’re committed to advancing your education. We’re committed to being transparent about the price. We’ve clarified the Whitworth Online cost of attendance so you can see tuition, fees and other common expenses in one place, with no guesswork or confusing numbers.

Quality Education. Affordable Price.

Whitworth Online 2026-27 Cost of Attendance

Get a straightforward view of tuition for Whitworth Online programs and other common costs.

Tuition:

$565 per credit*

Books and Fees:

$0 (textbooks included in tuition)

Total cost per year (24 credits):

$13,560

Total Cost of Attendance**

Whitworth Online offers a generous transfer policy that helps reduce your total tuition costs. Here are sample costs based on different transfer credit scenarios.

60 transfer credits (A.A. or A.A.S. degree):

$27,120 – $33,900

35 transfer credits (some college):

$40,680 – $54,240

No transfer credits:

$54,240 – $67,800

* Tuition rate for Whitworth Online bachelor’s degrees

**Tuition rate for graduate-level teacher certification courses: $675 per credit

 Sample Yearly Full-Time Tuition

Whitworth Online’s accelerated-format course schedule may help eligible adult students maintain full-academic-year financial aid status. Classes are typically three semester credits each. Please contact the Whitworth Financial Aid Office for more information.

Academic Year

24 credits

$13,560

Fall and Spring Terms

9 credits

$5,085

Summer Term

6 credits

$3,390

Clarity, Not Confusion

Compare pricing of Whitworth Online to Competitors

Our Competitors

  • List Price: Inflated total cost, then offering “discounts”
  • Hidden Fees: 
Increasing cost by adding hidden fees
  • Textbook and Course Material Costs: 
Added onto tuition
  • Net Price: $$$

Whitworth Online

  • List Price: Transparent, straightforward pricing
  • All-Inclusive Tuition:
 No hidden fees, with opportunities to lower costs through additional scholarships
  • Textbook and Course Material Costs: 
Included in tuition
  • Net Price: $

Exceptional Outcomes

Whitworth Online Offers Excellent Educational Value

Whitworth Online students can seek the future they want with the confidence of knowing their school has an excellent academic reputation in Washington and beyond. You also have the peace of mind to make decisions based on clear, up-front costs. Whitworth University is ranked: 

  • #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)

Whitworth University is exploring a new model to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of our online bachelor programs. As part of our commitment to innovation, we have proposed a condensed curriculum to our accreditor. Pending approval, this revised structure will significantly streamline degree requirements – allowing you to reach your academic goals faster and at a lower cost, without sacrificing quality. Continue to check here in the future for updates.

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Receive the support you need from Whitworth to turn your career ambitions into achievements. We’re here to help you along every step of your online journey.

Contact Our Team at Whitworth Online