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Overview
Whitman College is a 4-year institution located in Walla Walla, WA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Penrose House
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
United States
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
United States
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
Asian Studies/civilization | ||
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry | ||
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Biophysics | ||
Environmental Biology | ||
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography | ||
Molecular Biology | ||
Neurobiology And Neurosciences, Other | ||
Neuroscience | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Speech Communication And Rhetoric | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, Other | ||
Computer And Information Sciences, General | ||
Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering, General | ||
Pre-engineering | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature | ||
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
French Language And Literature | ||
German Language And Literature | ||
Latin Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
International Public Health/international Health | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
History, Other | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Humanities/humanistic Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Financial Mathematics | ||
Mathematics, General | ||
Mathematics, Other | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies | ||
Mathematics And Computer Science | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies | ||
Forest Management/forest Resources Management | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy | ||
Astronomy And Astrophysics, Other | ||
Astrophysics | ||
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General | ||
Chemistry, General | ||
Chemistry, Other | ||
Geochemistry | ||
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Geophysics And Seismology | ||
Oceanography, Chemical And Physical | ||
Physics, General | ||
Physics, Other | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Anthropology, Other | ||
Economics, General | ||
Economics, Other | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Political Science And Government, Other | ||
Social Sciences, Other | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Art/art Studies, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Film/cinema/media Studies | ||
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Jazz/jazz Studies | ||
Music History, Literature, And Theory | ||
Music Performance, General | ||
Music Theory And Composition | ||
Music, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,497
Applied
2,629
Accepted
1,493
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,252
Females Applied
1,661
Females Accepted
51%
Male Admissions
2,245
Males Applied
968
Males Accepted
43%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.68
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Recommended |
Interview |
Other requirements: | Statement of good standing from prior institutions |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 1st | |
Out of state Fall freshmen | January 15th | January 1st | |
Early decision plan | November 15th | December 20th | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | March 1st | April 20th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 663 | 645 | 740 | |
SAT Math | 663 | 648 | 733 | |
ACT Composite | 30 | 30 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
61,070
Private
Fees
422
Full-time student fees
14,640
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
---|---|
Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
47,422
Avg. Financial Aid Package
45,756
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
51,808
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,158
Avg. Loan Aid
16,330
Avg. Grant Aid
42,642
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
91.3%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
16%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,493
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
64%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 9.24% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 2.65% |
White or Caucasian | 60.53% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.34% |
Asian | 6.18% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.14% |
Two or more races | 7% |
Other | 2.04% |
Gender
Male (43.67%)
Female (56.26%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 72% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Choral groups
Campus events:
Undergraduate Research Conference, Power & Privilege Symposium and Student Activities Fair
Undergraduate Research Conference, Power & Privilege Symposium and Student Activities Fair
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Climbing Club, Whitman Friends Program, Pre Health Club, Z Fit Yoga and Mental Health Awarenes Club
Climbing Club, Whitman Friends Program, Pre Health Club, Z Fit Yoga and Mental Health Awarenes Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
185
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 162
Part-time - 23
Male - 94
Female - 91
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