About Whitworth Online
General Information
Yes. Whitworth University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Whitworth University's main campus is at 118 W. Hawthorne Road, Spokane, WA — Whitworth Online is fully online, so you don't need to relocate or visit campus to earn your degree.
Working adults who are balancing careers, families, and other responsibilities and want to finish a bachelor's degree without pausing their life to do it.
Call 509.777.3222 or email online@whitworth.edu.
Academic advisors, writing centers, library research specialists, and financial aid counselors are all available to online students.
Whitworth Online is a unit within Whitworth University. Whitworth Online operates under the same mission, leadership, and accreditation as the rest of the university. It's programs are designed specifically for work adults seeking a bachelor's degree.
No, you do not need to be a Christian to attend. We welcome students from all walks of life.
Yes. Whitworth Online's programs are designed specifically for working adults. The majority of the coursework is asynchronous.
Whitworth Online is built specifically for adult learners. Our 90-credit format is a streamlined path to completing your bachelors degree. Our programs are cohort-based and incorporate virtual, synchronous sessions so that you can build relationships with your instructors and peers. Over 60% of students who enroll in one of our programs finish their degree with us.
Complete the free application (about 5 minutes), then connect with an advisor to map out your degree path.
Yes, federal financial aid (grants and loans) are avaialbe to all students. Whitworth Online also offers scholarships specifically for adult learners. Talk with an advisor for more information.
Yes, we love vistors! Our staff occupy a house that has been converted to office space, called Hardwick House, situated directly on Hawthorne Rd in between Division St and College Rd. We are open Monday through Thursday from 9am-4:30.
Financing Your Degree
Paying for your degree
Tuition is $565 per credit for bachelor's programs ($675 per credit for graduate-level teacher certification courses). At the standard pace of 24 credits per year, that's about $13,560 annually, or $50,850 total for the full 90-credit degree if you don't transfer in any prior credit.
Yes. All course materials are provided digitally at no additional cost — there are no separate textbook fees or other hidden charges.
Yes. Transfer credit and Credit for Prior Learning reduce the number of credits you still need to complete — and therefore your total cost — by up to half for some students.
Yes, to be considered for federal and state financial aid you'll need to complete the FAFSA. Whitworth's school code is 003804.
The Courage to Continue Scholarship awards $500-$1,000 to first-time Whitworth Online students who enroll at least half-time and complete the FAFSA (deadlines: Aug. 1, Sept. 1, Dec. 1, Feb. 1). Teacher certification students also automatically receive a $1,000 tuition discount during their final semester, with no separate application needed.
Yes, employer tuition assistance and reimbursement programs are accepted.
Yes — military and veteran students can use VA education benefits, and Whitworth also offers a Military Service Scholarship.
Depending on your FAFSA results, you may qualify for the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, or — for future teachers in high-need fields like math, science, or special education — the Federal TEACH Grant.
Washington residents with financial need may qualify for the Washington College Grant.
Call 509.777.3222 or email online@whitworth.edu to talk with a financial aid counselor.
A student who officially drops or withdraws from classes during the course of the term is eligible for an adjustment of charges based on the refund schedule published by the Financial Aid Office.
Yes. The monthly payment plan is $50 for the semester plan. Under this plan, students sign a contract so that payment for semester balances will be spread over four or three months per semester and withdrawn directly from their checking/savings accounts or charged to a credit card. The number of months varies depending on the start date of the contract. Late registration will, of course, require that we adjust the plan to fewer, larger payments. You must enroll in the payment plan before the start of the semester.
Applying to Whitworth Online
Admissions questions
Four steps: (1) complete the free application — about 5 minutes, (2) meet with an advisor to map your degree path, (3) send official transcripts from previous schools, (4) register for your first class.
Applicants are generally 23 or older with at least two years of work experience. If you don't meet those criterial, you may still qualify through conditional admission.
No — the application is free.
Courses start every six weeks; check the current term's application deadline and start date with an advisor.
You can submit your application with unoffical transcripts (photos work just fine at this point in the process). But in order for us to finalize your degree plan and fiancial aid offer, we will need official transcripts from every college or university you've attended.
Up to 60 semester credits from prior college coursework (up to 64 semester / 96 quarter credits with an A.A./A.S. degree), plus up to 22 alternatitve credits for prior learning.
Professional certifications (for example from Google, Microsoft, or T-Mobile), Washington State insurance licenses, employer-sponsored training, CLEP/DSST exams, and courses evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) can all be assessed for credit.
Yes — students with an A.A., A.S., or qualifying A.A.S. degree receive junior class standing.
Yes — you can schedule an appointment directly through the online booking system, or call 509.777.3222.
You should still apply. We can give conditional admission for students who are under the age of 23 or who don't have 2 years of work experience.
ADD ANSWER — confirm typical response/decision turnaround time.
Yes. You will work with our international student admissions counselor to determine whether Whitworth Online is a good fit for you.
Whitworth Online Programs
Academic Program Information
Yes. Whitworth University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Whitworth University's main campus is at 118 W. Hawthorne Road, Spokane, WA — Whitworth Online is fully online, so you don't need to relocate or visit campus to earn your degree.
Working adults who are balancing careers, families, and other responsibilities and want to finish a bachelor's degree without pausing their life to do it.
Call 509.777.3222 or email online@whitworth.edu.
Academic advisors, writing centers, library research specialists, and financial aid counselors are all available to online students.
Whitworth Online is a unit within Whitworth University. Whitworth Online operates under the same mission, leadership, and accreditation as the rest of the university. It's programs are designed specifically for work adults seeking a bachelor's degree.
No, you do not need to be a Christian to attend. We welcome students from all walks of life.
Yes. Whitworth Online's programs are designed specifically for working adults. The majority of the coursework is asynchronous.
Whitworth Online is built specifically for adult learners. Our 90-credit format is a streamlined path to completing your bachelors degree. Our programs are cohort-based and incorporate virtual, synchronous sessions so that you can build relationships with your instructors and peers. Over 60% of students who enroll in one of our programs finish their degree with us.
Complete the free application (about 5 minutes), then connect with an advisor to map out your degree path.
Yes, federal financial aid (grants and loans) are avaialbe to all students. Whitworth Online also offers scholarships specifically for adult learners. Talk with an advisor for more information.
Yes, we love vistors! Our staff occupy a house that has been converted to office space, called Hardwick House, situated directly on Hawthorne Rd in between Division St and College Rd. We are open Monday through Thursday from 9am-4:30.