Whitworth University

Whitworth University
Former names
Whitworth College
(1890–2007)
MottoEducation of Mind and Heart
TypePrivate university
Established1890; 134 years ago (1890)
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Endowment$203 million (2022)[1]
PresidentScott McQuilkin
ProvostGregor Thuswaldner
Academic staff
149[2]
Students2,814[3]
Undergraduates2,417[3]
Postgraduates372[2]
Address
300 W. Hawthorne Road
, , ,
United States

47°45′14″N 117°25′05″W / 47.754°N 117.418°W / 47.754; -117.418
CampusSuburban
200 acres (0.81 km2)
ColorsCrimson, Black    
NicknamePirates, Bucs
Sporting affiliations
Northwest Conference
Websitewww.whitworth.edu

Whitworth University is a private Christian university that is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Spokane, Washington.[4] Founded in 1890, Whitworth enrolls nearly 2,600 students and offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs.[5]

Whitworth competes athletically at the NCAA Division III level in the Northwest Conference as the Pirates. Its colors are black and crimson.[6]

  1. ^ "Annual Report | Whitworth University". www.whitworth.edu. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  2. ^ a b "Facts & Rankings | Whitworth University". www.whitworth.edu. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  3. ^ a b "Whitworth University". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  4. ^ "QuickFacts Country Homes CDP, Washington". census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Whitworth Welcomes Record Number of First-Year Students for Fall Term". Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  6. ^ "Whitworth Athletics". Whitworth.