Whitman College 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Whitman College
	345 Boyer Avenue
	Walla Walla, WA 99362
Main telephone	509.527.5111
Website	https://www.whitman.edu/
Virtual campus tour	https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/virtual-tours
Request more information	https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/request-information

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	4-year college
Date founded	1859
Degrees offered	Bachelor's
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

School setting

Setting	Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Spokane
Population of city the school is in	31,350
Distance from campus to city center	0.5 mile
Public transportation to campus	City bus service available on campus
Student parking on campus	All students allowed to have cars; no student parking fee
Campus size	117 acres
County	Walla Walla

School visits

Visitor information website	https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/visit-whitman
School visit availability	Visits available most days during the year; contact the Admissions Office to learn more.
Contact to set up school visit	877.462.9448; visit@whitman.edu https://engage.whitman.edu/portal/schedule-your-visit

Additional information

https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	159
Number of full time, freshmen women	230
Total number of full time freshmen	389
Number of part time, freshmen men	0
Number of part time, freshmen women	0
Total number of part time freshmen	0
Total number of freshmen men	159
Total number of freshmen women	230
Total number of freshmen	389
Number of full time, undergraduate men	624
Number of full time, undergraduate women	831
Total number of full time undergraduates	1,455
Number of part time, undergraduate men	31
Number of part time, undergraduate women	24
Total number of part time undergraduates	55
Total number of undergraduate males	655
Total number of undergraduate females	855
Total number of undergraduate students	1,510
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students	666
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students	875
Total enrollment	1,510

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	5%
Black	1%
Hispanic	7%
Multiracial	7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	68%
Race/ethnicity unknown	1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state

66%

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US

6%

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

1%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 16 credits per year.)

In-state tuition	$53,420
Out-of-state tuition	$53,420
Fees	$400
Books and supplies	$1,400
Room and board (live on campus)*	$13,512
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-and-costs

Tuition rates vary by

Class load (number of credits taken)

Part-time students (those taking fewer than 12 credits) pay $2,140 per credit.

Tuition refund policy

Up through the first day of classes 100% From day two through day 11- 80% From day 12 through day 16 - 60% From day 17 through day 21 - 40% From day 22 through day 26 - 20% After day 26 - No refund

Tuition payment plans available

Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Tyson Harlow
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
finaid@whitman.edu
509.527.5178
Financial aid office website	https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-and-costs
Scholarship list website	https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-and-costs/merit-and-talent-awards

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), CSS Financial Aid profile, federal income tax form(s), W-2 forms
Application deadline (for fall term)	January 15

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2018-2019 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$40,842
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	92%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$3,361
Scholarship or grant	$36,323
Work study	$1,972
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$43,371
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	94%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$4,279
Scholarship or grant	$38,369
Work study	$2,462
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	284
Number of freshmen who received aid	206
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	758
Number of undergraduates who received aid	638

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	43%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$25,356

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Yellow Ribbon program

Admissions 

Contact for more information

admission@whitman.edu
509.527.5176
877.462.9448
Admissions office website	https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/
Electronic application website	https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/applying-to-whitman

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	1,616
Number of male applicants accepted	832
Number of male applicants who enrolled	159
Number of female applicants	2,465
Number of female applicants accepted	1,279
Number of female applicants who enrolled	230
Total number of applicants	4,081
Total number of applicants accepted	2,111
Total number of applicants who enrolled	389

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Admission is available	Fall, spring
Fall* application deadline	January 15
Notification date for fall admission applicants	April 1
Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline	November 15
Notification date for early decision applicants	December 20
Number who applied for early decision	179
Number who were admitted via early decision	127
Fall transfer application deadline	March 1
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	April 20
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Early Decision II deadline is January 1.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/applying-to-whitman
Application fee	$50
Application fee waived	Regular Decision applications submitted by December 1 are eligible for an application fee waiver.
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for all students
Interview	Recommended, but not required
Written essay or personal statement	Recommended, but not required
Other application materials	Statement of good standing from prior institutions, required for some students

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Very important
Standardized test scores	Considered
High school class rank	Considered
Recommendations	Important
Application essay	Very important
Character/personal qualities	Important
Interview	Considered
Talent or ability	Important
Extracurricular activities	Important
Level of applicant's interest	Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Considered
Work experience	Considered
Related to a school graduate	Considered
First generation college student	Considered
Racial/ethnic group	Considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

School uses a waiting list

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements	https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/applying-to-whitman/transfer-applicants
Age limit on courses to be transferred	No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

Military service

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
Under 400	0%
400 - 499	1%
500 - 599	13%
600 - 699	43%
700 - 800	43%
SAT math
Under 400	0%
400 - 499	2%
500 - 599	17%
600 - 699	40%
700 - 800	41%
ACT score
18 - 23	5%
24 - 29	35%
30 - 36	60%

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)	3.75
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class	98%
Percentage in top 25%	88%
Percentage in top 10%	59%

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	94%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	79%
Between four and five years	7%
Between five and six years	1%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Bachelor's

School catalog

School catalog website	https://www.whitman.edu/academics/catalog
Academic index website	https://www.whitman.edu/academics/departments-and-programs

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Semesters
Number of faculty on campus	222
Student faculty ratio	9:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	124 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	For all students
Oral exam in the major required of all graduates.

Attendance options

Evenings

Optional academic programs

Double major

Honors program

Student-designed major

3-2 degree programs

3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
At these US schools or through this program	Special academic programs include study programs in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington; A 3-2 Environmental Management and Forestry program with Duke University; a 3-2 Engineering and Computer Science program with Washington University in St. Louis, California Institute of Technology, Columbia University, and the University of Washington; a 3-3 Law program with Columbia University; a 3-2 Oceanography program with University of Washington
Study abroad available
In these countries	Study abroad is available in over 45 countries. See https://www.whitman.edu/off-campus-studies  for more information.
Off-campus study programs also available in Washington DC; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Waterford, Connecticut; and Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Cooperative education

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

Penrose Library

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Archery					Yes	Yes
Badminton					Yes	Yes
Baseball	Div 3
Basketball	Div 3		Div 3		Yes	Yes
Climbing	Club		Club
Cross-country running	Div 3		Div 3
Cycling	Club		Club
Dodgeball					Yes	Yes
Fencing					Yes	Yes
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Football					Yes	Yes
Golf	Div 3		Div 3
Lacrosse	Club		Div 3
Martial arts	Club		Club
Racquetball					Yes	Yes
Rock climbing					Yes	Yes
Rugby	Club		Club
Skiing (cross-country)	Club		Club
Skiing (downhill)	Club		Club
Soccer	Div 3		Div 3		Yes	Yes
Softball					Yes	Yes
Swimming	Div 3		Div 3
Table tennis					Yes	Yes
Tennis	Div 3		Div 3		Yes	Yes
Track and field	Club		Club
Ultimate Frisbee	Club		Club		Yes	Yes
Volleyball	Club		Div 3		Yes	Yes
Water polo	Club		Club
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Sports website URL	https://athletics.whitman.edu/

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Orchestra

Radio station

Student government

https://www.whitman.edu/campus-life/student-activities

Fraternities and sororities

National or local fraternities

National or local sororities

https://www.whitman.edu/campus-life/greek-life

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	100
Student clubs and associations website	https://www.whitman.edu/campus-life/student-clubs-and-organizations

Housing 

Contact for more information

Nancy Tavelli
Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life and Housing
on_campus_housing@whitman.edu
509.527.5297
Housing office website	https://www.whitman.edu/campus-life/residence-life

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	64%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Sophomore
Housing availability for first year students	Guaranteed
Housing options	Co-ed, women only
Dorms require a key or code to enter

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

Reading and study skills courses

Tutoring

https://www.whitman.edu/academics/academic-resource-center

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Placement testing

Services for students with disabilities

Juli Dunn
Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
Main: 509.527.5158
Disabilities services website	https://www.whitman.edu/academics/academic-resource-center/disability-support-services
Barrier-free campus
Designated parking
Housing
Learning aids
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors

Services for women and families

Women's center

Yes

Additional services available for these groups

International students

Minorities

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Noah Leavitt
Director of the Student Engagement Center
leavitns@whitman.edu
509.527.5935
Career services website	https://www.whitman.edu/student-life/student-engagement-center/career-development

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Internship assistance, alumni speakers, in-office library, graduate school application assistance