Whitman College Washington

Private liberal arts college in Washington with 50% acceptance rate and strong test scores across 1,544 students.

College statistics

Address:
345 Boyer Ave
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.whitman.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$63,510
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$63,510
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$78,590
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$78,590
Room and Board:
$15,080
Total Student Enrollment:
1,544
Acceptance Rate:
50%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
740
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
740
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
33
Endowment (End of Year):
$785,977,679
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

Whitman College is a private liberal arts institution in Walla Walla, Washington, focused on arts and sciences education. The college enrolls 1,544 undergraduates and maintains selective admissions with a 50% acceptance rate. Whitman's student body performs well on standardized tests, with the 75th percentile SAT Reading score at 740 and SAT Math score at 740.

Tuition runs $63,510 annually, with total cost of attendance at $78,590 when room and board are included. Most admitted students qualify for financial aid; many pay significantly less than the published cost. The college's endowment of nearly $786 million provides resources for financial aid and campus operations.

The college awards degrees primarily in Social Sciences and maintains a cohort-based learning environment suited to students seeking close faculty interaction and a residential liberal arts experience. Whitman works best for students who value intellectual engagement over large lecture halls and want to live and study in a smaller, engaged community. Visit www.whitman.edu/ for more information.

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