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Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
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Whitman College
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 |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences Related |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biophysics |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Molecular Biology |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Latin |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Forest/forest Resources Management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Astronomy And Astrophysics Related |
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| Astrophysics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Chemistry Related |
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| Geochemistry |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Geophysics And Seismology |
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| Oceanography (chemical And Physical) |
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| Physics |
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| Physics Related |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Political Science And Government Related |
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| Social Sciences Related |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Music |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,081
Applied
2,111
Accepted
1,510
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,465
Females Applied
1,279
Females Accepted
52%
Male Admissions
1,616
Males Applied
832
Males Accepted
51%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.75
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
Essay Interview |
| Other requirements: | Statement of good standing from prior institutions |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 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 %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 510 | 690 | ||
| SAT Math | 510 | 680 | ||
| ACT Composite | 26 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
51,370
Fees
394
Full-time student fees
13,118
Room & board
5,844
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
43,371
Avg. Financial Aid Package
40,842
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
47,320
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,279
Avg. Loan Aid
12,212
Avg. Grant Aid
38,369
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
94%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
31%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,510
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
66%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.36% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| White or Caucasian | 68.6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.54% |
| Asian | 5.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.48% |
| Two or more races | 7.43% |
| Other | 1.84% |
Gender
Male (43.38%)
Female (56.62%)
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 | 64% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Choral Contest, Power & Privilege Symposium and Student Activities Fair
Choral Contest, 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
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 | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
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 | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Faculty
222
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 165
Part-time - 57
Male - 112
Female - 110