School Overview
Whitman College is an accredited liberal arts college located in Walla Walla, Washington. The college was founded in 1859 as seminary by legislative charter. It didn’t become a 4-year degree granting college until 1883. Whitman offers 46 undergraduate majors and over 30 minors in the sciences and liberal arts. The college has a very attractive student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the colleges in the Pacific Northwest, Whitman was the first to have a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and the first college in the nation to require comprehensive exams in order to graduate. U.S. News and World Report ranked Whitman 43rd in the nation on its list of Best Liberal Arts Colleges of 2012.
Whitman College is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Schools and Colleges and its athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference.
Academics
Whitman College undergraduate programs are centered in liberal arts studies. All first year students are required to complete “Encounters”, a unique two-semester course that addresses cultural interactions from a historical perspective, and provides students an in depth education in liberal arts. In addition to a large selection of majors and minors, students are also able to design their own independent study program, participate in internships and study-abroad programs, and choose a special major. Some of the popular programs among students are English, Economics, and Political Science. The college is also well known for its science program.
General Information
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Admission Office 345 Boyer Avenue Walla Walla, WA 99362-2046 (509) 527-5176 (877) 462-9448 Fax: (509) 527-4967 [email protected] Contact: Tony Cabasco Dean of Admission and Financial Aid |
Main Address 345 Boyer Avenue Walla Walla, WA 99362-2083 (509) 527-5111 www.whitman.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,458 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 401 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,430 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 46% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 93% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $32,980 | $35,192 | $36,940 | $38,770 | +4.95% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,310 | $8,820 | $9,260 | $9,720 | +4.97% |
| Other | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $43,490 | $46,212 | $48,400 | $50,690 | +4.73% |
| In-state Off Campus | $34,380 | $36,592 | $38,340 | $40,170 | +4.77% |
| In-state with Family | $34,380 | $36,592 | $38,340 | $40,170 | +4.77% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 325 | 81% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 317 | 79% | $5,997,333 | $18,919 |
| • Federal grants | 38 | 9% | $220,678 | $5,807 |
| • Pell grants | 38 | 9% | $140,428 | $3,695 |
| • Other federal grants | 31 | 8% | $80,250 | $2,589 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 22 | 5% | $145,814 | $6,628 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 306 | 76% | $5,630,841 | $18,401 |
| Student loan financial aid | 164 | 41% | $828,870 | $5,054 |
| • Federal student loans | 163 | 41% | $674,659 | $4,139 |
| • Other student loans | 9 | 2% | $154,211 | $17,135 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 365 | – | – | – | – |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Asian Studies/civilization | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 46 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Biology | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, Other | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Astrophysics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Geochemistry | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology/earth Science, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 93 | – | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, General | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 41 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts, General | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Asian Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Whitman College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (509) 527-5111 |
| Website: | www.whitman.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/applying-to-whitman |
| Address: | 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,579 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 88% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,579 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $53,820 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $53,820 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $26,260 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Whitman College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Whitman College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Engineering | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 11 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 8 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 | ||||
| Grand total | 59 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Whitman College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $53,820 |
| Out-of-state | $53,820 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 374 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 367 | 86% | $26,260 |
| Student loan aid | 215 | 50% | $6,680 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,156 | 78% | $27,833 |
| Federal student loans | 593 | 40% | $5,824 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Whitman College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Whitman College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,814 | 1,978 | 2,836 | Percent admitted | 100% | 55% | 57% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 9% | 9% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Whitman College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,579 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,579 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Whitman College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
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