Whitman College
Whitman College

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

An education from Whitman College is special.

As a small residential liberal arts college in Walla Walla, Washington, Whitman is rooted in the traditional liberal arts values like critical thought and academic rigor. But at our foundation is also a belief in the value of community and power of relationships. Our graduates are scholars, but also explorers, advocates and scientists. They climb mountains, travel to far-off corners and give voice to others. They care about the community and aim to become citizens of the world.

Acceptance Rate:
38%
Average Net Price:
$38,989
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
31
Average SAT Composite
1390

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$38,989
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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.
$63,500
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.
$63,500
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$15,080
Books and Supplies
$1400
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

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.
14%
Average Aid Per Year
$62,120
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.
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,033
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$30,689

 

Students receiving state aid
8%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7768
Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,033
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$51,520
$30k - $48k
$45,923
$48k - $75k
$42,233
$75k - $110k
$43,623
$110k+
$28,127
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$39,938,728
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$15,504,094

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.
41%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,438
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.
$17,550
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.
$148
Students receiving federal loans
40%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,991
Average Other Loans Per Year
$25,984

 

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
0
100
38%
Acceptance Rate
7246
Students Applied
44%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
26
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 15May 1
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
34%
Out-Of-State Students
66%
15%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1390
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
648
75th
733
Reading
25th
645
75th
740
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
40
Top 25%
70
Top 50%
94

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 509-527-5176
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,561
Total Number of Undergrads
1,561
0
100
62%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
81%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
68%
20-39 Students
29%
40-99 Students
1%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
61

Faculty Overview

0
100
83%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
57%
Residency
In-State Students
34%
Out-Of-State Students
66%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
48
Countries Represented
96
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
13%
White
56%
Multiracial
6%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
108
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
70%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
100%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Blues
School Colors
blue and yellow
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
127
Total Female Athletes
127
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
Whitman College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$59,400
Top 5 Cities
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Pasco
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Whitman College
Microsoft
University of Washington
Amazon
Boeing
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Community and Social Services
Operations
Reseach
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.
$17,550
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
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.
$148

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Rebecca's Review

from Seattle, 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....

Natalia's Review

from Camas, WA

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, h...

Bellevue, WA's Review

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 f...