Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA · Private
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Whitman College admitted 38.1% of applicants university-wide (2,763 of 7,243).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 38.1% | 2,763 | 7,243 |
| In-state | 64.4% | 839 | 1,302 |
| Out-of-state | 63.5% | 1,677 | 2,642 |
| International applicants | 7.6% | 247 | 3,259 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 19.0% | 114 | 599 |
| Men | 31.1% | 1,017 | 3,271 |
| Women | 43.8% | 1,735 | 3,957 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 19%, vs 38.1% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,763 admitted students, 390 enrolled (14.1% yield).
Whitman College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1330–1470
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 29–33
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.50–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Whitman College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $85,230/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,050 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,180 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $85,230/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,567 |
| $30k–48k | $11,596 |
| $48k–75k | $21,915 |
| $75k–110k | $27,237 |
| Over $110k | $47,679 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Lyman Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Presidential)
- Whitman College Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Garrett Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Whitman Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Lyman Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Presidential)
- Whitman College Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Garrett Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Whitman Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Whitman College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Early Decision Agreement
- Application fee
International applicants
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Early Decision Agreement
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Whitman College · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 2 college-specific supplements:
- Share a meaningful experience you have had or a challenge you have faced that has shaped your perspective.250 words · Optional
- Why are you interested in attending Whitman College? What do you hope to contribute to the Whitman community?300 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $67,589
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 80.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 88.7%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,437
- At graduation
Whitman College · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #58
- WSJ: #378
- Forbes: #204
- Niche: #305
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Whitman College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (25%), Biological & life sciences (17%), Psychology (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 69% of class sections have under 20 students.
Whitman College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.