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
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Average SAT Composite: 1314
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15, 2018 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| Other | January 1, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,510
Total Number of Undergrads
1,510
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
0
100
82%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
87%
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 | $51,764
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $51,764
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
75%
Average Aid Per Year
$41,281
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
101
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Pasco
Los Angeles
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
56%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,600
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
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
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