Whitman College
Located in Walla Walla, Washington, Whitman College is a liberal arts institution chartered in 1883. Today, the Whitman’s residential campus offers more than 35 departments and programs, houses its student body, and doubles as both an outdoor art museum and an arboretum. The college offers Signature Programs, which include text-based and off-campus studies such as the Outdoor Program and Semester in the West, as well as Honor Societies, Greek Life, and the 24/7 Penrose Library. Whitman College provides the Student Engagement Center to create plans for advanced study and “long-range occupational opportunities,” as well as Off-Campus Studies (OCS), or study abroad, with Semester Partner Programs, Faculty-led Courses, and summer options.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 14, 2021 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
Admitted Student Stats
54%
Submitting ACT
37%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
Average SAT Composite: 1355
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,475
Total Number of Undergrads
1,475
Classroom Sizes
0
100
83%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
88%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $55,968
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $55,968
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$13,800
|
| Books and Supplies | $1400
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
94%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
11%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,395
11%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,022
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,383
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,365
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,787
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$178
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
100
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
66%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Whitman Blues
School Colors
navy and maize
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Pasco
Los Angeles
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
64%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$59,400
What Students Are Saying
4.39
Average Rating
I would describe Whitman as my extended family. Everyone, from the professors to the students to the janitors, have been nothing but supportive since I have been here. I have met some of the most interesting and caring people here.
Daniel from Walla Walla, WA
Students simply love to be here. The passion for what they're doing inside and out of the classroom is contagious. It is a truly unique feeling on campus.
Rebecca from Seattle, WA
Whitman is a great place if you consider yourself to be unique and intellectual, as well as having interests in many academic fields. From the moment you arrive, you are thrown straight into a place filled with sharing, thinking and learning. You might not get along with everyone you meet there, but you'll at least have some very intellectual, and often passionate, arguments with them.
Bellevue, WA
Whitman College is located in Walla Walla, Washington. Whitman College challenges you in every way possible: from academics to sports to the meaning of life. Whitman makes you question everything you know and on top of that expects the very best of you.
Maricela from Los Angeles, CA
I would highly recommend Whitman College because of the relations and connections you get to establish. I rate this school from a 10 scale a 9.5 and I take the .5 because it is in a very small town, however it does not take away from how great the school really is. In my opinion it is a great school and near to being perfect.
Natalia from Camas, WA
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