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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 | 725 | |
SAT Math | 663 | 620 | 730 | |
ACT Composite | 30 | 29 | 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
53,528
Avg. Financial Aid Package
53,660
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
5,823
Avg. Loan Aid
15,333
Avg. Grant Aid
43,599
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
87.5%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
38%
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 | 2.61% |
White or Caucasian | 60.15% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.33% |
Asian | 6.16% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
Two or more races | 6.9% |
Other | 2.75% |
Gender
Male (43.67%)
Female (56.26%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only 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
Student-run television station
Marching band
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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