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Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 38%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $29,486
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $70,813
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Whitman College is a private nonprofit college in Walla Walla, WA with 1,531 undergraduates. It admits 38% of applicants, and admitted students average 1410 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,486 per year ($15,180 for families earning under $30,000). 75% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,813 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 38%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,185
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,092
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing670–740
200800
SAT Math640–740
200800
ACT Composite29–33
136
What Whitman College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $81,247
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $66,610
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,180
- $30–48k$20,281
- $48–75k$20,982
- $75–110k$24,834
- $110k+$39,342
Get a personal estimate with Whitman College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $70,813
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,525
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,531
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 21%
- White56%
- Hispanic13%
- Black3%
- Asian6%
Whitman College FAQ
What is Whitman College's acceptance rate?+
Whitman College admits 38% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Whitman College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 670–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 640–740 on SAT Math; the average total is 1410.
What ACT score do you need for Whitman College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–33.
Is Whitman College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Whitman College?+
In Fall 2023, 6,185 students applied to Whitman College and 3,092 were admitted; 444 enrolled.
Does Whitman College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Whitman College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Whitman College require an essay?+
Whitman College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Whitman College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $81,247 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,486.
What is Whitman College's graduation rate?+
75% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 237057 · How we use this data
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