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Whitworth University (WU)

Black Pinpoint 300 W. Hawthorne Road | Spokane, WA | 99251

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Academics at Whitworth University are “challenging to the point that [students are] kept engaged, but not so hard [to make them] feel helpless.†Many find “one of Whitworth’s greatest strengths [to be] its small class sizes,†but overall the university simply provides a “very supportive community with a positive attitude.†They also appreciate that the community places an “emphasis on Christianity in the classroom and among professors†as well. As for those professors, one Whitworth Pirate notes “I really couldn’t ask for a better, more supportive group.†Others agree, describing the faculty as “wonderful,†“personable,†and “extremely knowledgeable.†Teachers are seemingly “always available for extra help†and will “work independently to … create meaningful relationships [with students] that prove to last beyond college.†Outside of the classroom, “Whitworth also offers a large number of off-campus opportunities, both within the United States and around the world.†Do note, however, that many of these are “spiritual opportunities for the Christian student,†though the school does not force students to participate. While some students feel that the school’s strong Christian background can hinder their growth, many acknowledge the university’s openness and acceptance of others. One declares, “No one is forcing you to attend chapel.†Another adds, “This school lets us have an opinion and somewhere to share it.â€

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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Best Northeast
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Green Colleges
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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
4,197
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Average HS GPA
3.74

Deadlines

Early Action
November 15
Regular
August 15

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 670

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 660

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1090 - 1220

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 29

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
Yes
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
77/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$54,000
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$528
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
5328
Transportation for Commuters
$2,568
On-Campus Room and Board
14300
Approximate Expenses per year
$76,724

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05. Academics

Student Faculty Icon
Student/Faculty
10.4 : 1
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Total Faculty
287
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Terminal Degree
140

Gender

Men
161
Women
126
Minority
34
International
4

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Professors
interesting rating
96/99
Professors
accesible rating
94/99
Academic rating
88/99

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
57%
Graduate in 5 years
66%
Graduate in 6 years
68%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Richard Carr

Chief of Chaplains, US Air Force

Richard Cizik

VP for Governmental Affairs, National Association of Evangelicals

Sara Jackson-Holman

Singer, Songwriter

Stephen C. Meyer

Executive Officer and Cofounder of the Discovery Institute

Alfred Mutua

Kenyan Politician and Governor of Machakos County

Jenna Lee Nardella

Author & Co-Founder of Blood: Water Mission

Ray Washburn

Professional Baseball Player

06. Student Body

What students say:

At Whitworth, you’ll find students who are “very into helping one another succeed in any and every way they possibly can.†To that end, attendees tend to be “open-minded,†“social,†and “caring†to the extent that “you won’t be able to walk through campus without receiving several warm smiles and greetings.†While they’re all driven to learn and succeed, “instead of focusing on competition, most … are just interested in helping themselves and others.†This establishes “a very kind and fun community to be a part of.†There’s also a variety and depth to what you’ll encounter in the company of fellow students, much of which “derives from the international student body, as it adds a lot of cultural benefits and awareness.†One student adds, “We all come from different backgrounds and it is very interesting to see how diverse the campus is.†As another sums it up: “Everyone [here] is unique in their own way, and that just seems to draw people closer.â€

Gender

55% female45% male

Out of State

22% are out
of state78% are
in-state

Students

98% are
full time2% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,858
Foreign Countries Represented
43

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.54%
Asian
3.66%
Black
2.26%
Hispanic
13.29%
Caucasian
62.86%
Unknown
0.86%
International
5.22%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

What students say:

While many here “tend to fill their days with studying,†Whitworth features a very “down-to-earth campus, so it’s common to see students lounging in tree hammocks or just lying in the grass.†However, anyone seeking a little more activity will find plenty of opportunities here as well. When it’s sunny, hammocking is popular, as are outdoor sports like Frisbee Golf and Spike Ball. During the winter, “many people go up to the [nearby] mountains†to hike, mountain bike, or ski. Other popular spots during the colder months include nearby coffee shops and friends’ dorms where students will watch movies or finish schoolwork. As for school-sponsored happenings, “there are usually different events going on every weekend hosted by clubs.†Many of those organizations also “take into account [differences in] ethnicity, hobbies, and political backgrounds,†which those at Whitworth view as evidence that administration is “working hard to bring more diversity on campus.â€

Fire safety rating
87%
Students
53%
First-Year Students
87%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Hixson Student Union Building Mind & Hearth Coffee Shop

University Recreation Center

Robinson Science Hall

Cowles Music Center

Fieldhouse

Hixson Union Building (HUB) includes a dining hall, caf?, coffee shop, student center, bookstore, Associated Students of Whitworth University offices, radio station, and career services. University Recreation Center has an indoor track, climbing wall, sport courts, the Outdoor Recreation office (including outdoor recreation equipment rental) and fitness center. The Robinson Science Hall has state of the art labs, including a cadaver lab. Cowles Music Center opened in 2016 and has new rehearsal spaces for choral & instrumental ensembles as well as teaching studios and practice rooms. The Fieldhouse is home to varsity and intramural athletics, as well as a dance/yoga loft and an athletic training room.

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Greenbluff-orchards, farms - popular during fall.

Downtown Spokane

Local Coffee Shops

Mt. Spokane

Bowl and Pitcher at Riverside State Park

Green Bluff - Visit 25 orchards and farms. Activities include picking apples or other fruits, exploring pumpkin patches, shopping for local jams and cider, and eating the coveted pumpkin donuts. Downtown Spokane ? Home to Riverpark Square, Riverfront Park, the First Interstate Center for the Arts and more. Downtown Spokane is a popular location for students to enjoy food, art and entertainment right in the heart of the city. Downtown Spokane is also the host of Hoopfest (the nation?s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament) and Bloomsday (a 10k race through the streets of Spokane with almost 50,000 runners). Local Coffee Shops ? Students love to spend time at local coffee shops doing homework and catching up with friends. Some local hot spots are Vessel Coffee Roasters, Atticus Coffee & Gifts, and Rocket Bakery. Mt. Spokane - Ski and snowboard park. Summit at 5880 feet with a skiable vertical rise of 2000 feet, 45 minutes from Spokane. Bowl and Pitcher - Riverside State Park covers 10,000 acres and is Washington state's largest park. Enjoy hiking, fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing, disc golf, and a swinging bridge at the Bowl & Pitcher scenic area.

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Kokanee Ellingson
Campus Visit Coordinator
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Office of Admissions 300 West Hawthorne Road Spokane, WA 99251
Phone icon
509-777-4786

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
509-777-4786

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconvisitus@whitworth.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Everyday M-F

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Overnights not available during summer term or student breaks.

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Taxis ? to travel to the campus proper Shuttle service available for prospective students traveling unaccompanied by a parent/guardian. Can travel to Spokane via train, bus and air. Spokane International Airport


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From West: I-90 to Maple Street Bridge Exit. North on Maple Street for 6 miles to Country Homes Blvd. At light and corner of Country Homes Blvd. and Wall, turn left on Wall. Travel approximately 1.5 miles to traffic light, turn right onto Hawthorne, college entrance on left. From East: I-90 to Division Street Exit. North on Division/Ruby corridor approximately 7 miles. Turn left onto Hawthorne Road. College entrance on the right.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The following hotels are recommended by the university: Quality Inn Oakwood located 1.8 miles south of campus; Best Western Plus North Spokane located 1.6 miles southeast of campus.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intramural sports
75%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
24%

Men's Sports (Pirates)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Pirates)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Katie McCray
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
53
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Gonzaga University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Washington State University

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes

Green rating

80%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

0%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Financial Aid Rating

80%

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$45,180
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$40,969
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,333
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
68%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$30,610
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$39,000
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
57%
Graduate in 5 years
66%
Graduate in 6 years
68%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization.
  • French Studies.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Bioinformatics.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Biophysics.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
  • Finance, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication, General.
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
  • Journalism.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
  • Computer Science.
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator.
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06 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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07 ENGINEERING.
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
  • Engineering, General.
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08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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11 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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12 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
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13 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Applied Mathematics, Other.
  • Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, Other.
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14 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Human Computer Interaction.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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15 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
  • Environmental Studies.
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16 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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17 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
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18 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physical Chemistry.
  • Physics, General.
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19 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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20 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Criminology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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21 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Religious/Sacred Music.
  • Theology/Theological Studies.
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22 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Acting.
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Directing and Theatrical Production.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Music Pedagogy.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music Theory and Composition.
  • Music, General.
  • Voice and Opera.

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