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Whitman College

Walla Walla, Washington 99362

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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

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50%Acceptance
1365SAT Avg
1,523Students
10:1Student:Faculty
81%Grad Rate
$67,589Earnings 10yr
$35,506Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Whitman College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1365

Reading & WritingMid: 685
650740
MathMid: 690
620740

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2733

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

50.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1365

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,506

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (42)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#53
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#53

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

124High

Estimated from WA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K
213 mi(369 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
217 mi(376 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
489 mi(848 min)

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