Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA

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Tuition & Fees

$62,292

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
740
25th
645
75th
733
25th
648
75th
35
25th
33
75th
33
25th
28
75th
33
25th
30
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Selective

47%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,622
Declined 2,875
Total Received 5,497
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Private

1,493

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1882, Whitman College is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to undergraduate research, and its beautiful campus. It is located on a 117-acre campus in Walla Walla, Washington.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,493
Established in 1882
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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117-acre campus in Walla Walla (population: 32,854), 170 miles from Spokane, 240 miles from Portland, and 250 miles from Seattle. Served by air and bus; train serves Pasco (45 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Whitman College
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362-2083

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
66%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
52%
Top 1/4
83%
Top 1/2
99%
Bottom 1/2
1%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
740
25th
645
75th
733
25th
648
75th
35
25th
33
75th
33
25th
28
75th
33
25th
30

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 15
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Selective

47%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,622
Declined 2,875
Total Received 5,497

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

96%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

95%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$30,263

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $61,492
Housing $6,440
Food $8,200
Additional fees $800
Books & supplies $1,400
Total $78,332
Average Financial Aid - $30,263
Total with Avg. Aid $48,069

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 509 527-5178
finaid@whitman.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

Alpine skiing, climbing, cycling, lacrosse, Nordic skiing, rugby, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

Alpine skiing, climbing, cycling, Nordic skiing, rugby, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, football, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Northwest Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes
Anthropology, General yes
Anthropology, Other yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Astronomy yes
Astrophysics yes
Behavioral Aspects of Health yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Economics, Other yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental Biology yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Financial Mathematics yes
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geochemistry yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General yes
History, General yes
History, Other yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Mathematics and Computer Science yes
Mathematics and Statistics, Other yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mathematics, Other yes
Music History, Literature, and Theory yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Physics, Other yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Political Science and Government, Other yes
Pre-Engineering yes
Psychology, Other yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other yes
Social Sciences, Other yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Psychology
  3. Economics

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,493

total students

28%

in-state

72%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,493
students

Female
56%
841

Male
44%
652

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

1,450
students

Female
57%
821

Male
43%
629

3%

43
students

Female
47%
20

Male
53%
23

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Student Break-down

11%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
60%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: March 1

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

70

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

54

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 29
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Kenya
Mexico
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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