Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology
Whitman College is a private institution in Walla Walla with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1365, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,589 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,506.
Established
1859
Motto
Per ardua surgo
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division 3
50%Acceptance
1365SAT Avg
1,523Students
10:1Student:Faculty
81%Grad Rate
$67,589Earnings 10yr
$35,506Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate50.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1365
Reading & WritingMid: 685
650740
MathMid: 690
620740
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 31
2733
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$61,492
Room & Board$14,640
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$75,042
Average Net Price$35,506
Median Debt at Graduation$18,437
Monthly Payment (10yr)$195
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,307
$30–48K$19,724
$48–75K$28,426
$75–110K$27,829
$110K+$47,254
Programs (42)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,523
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%
Race & Ethnicity
White 58%
Black 3%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 5%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 14%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate81.0%
Freshman Retention88.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$45,594
8 Years$60,428
10 Years$67,589
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$57,600
Men
$61,700
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Source: Wikipedia