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

Contact Email: admission@whitman.edu
Phone: 509-527-5176

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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	×
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other	×
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	×
Rhetoric And Composition/writing Studies, Other	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature	×
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Hispanic And Latin American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×
Latin Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Aspects Of Health	×
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 And Statistics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, Other	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences	×
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	×
Psychology, Other	×
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	×
Design And Visual Communications, 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

7,243

Applied

2,763

Accepted

1,561

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,957

Females Applied

1,735

Females Accepted

44%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,271

Males Applied

1,017

Males Accepted

31%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.69

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	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 15th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 20th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	663	670	740
SAT Math	663	640	740
ACT Composite	30	29	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

66,050

Private

Fees

560

Full-time student fees

15,530

Room & board

Financial Aid

58,880

Avg. Financial Aid Package

60,896

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

48,549

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,153

Avg. Loan Aid

19,323

Avg. Grant Aid

53,383

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

97%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,561

Total Undergrad students

14%

International Students

53%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13%
Black or African American	2.94%
White or Caucasian	56.04%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.39%
Asian	5.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	6.47%
Other	1.24%

Gender

Male (42.92%)

Female (56.69%)

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	70%

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

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

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

200

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 158

Part-time - 42

Male - 100

Female - 100