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
- Room and Board:
- $15,080
- 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 is a private liberal arts college serving about 1,544 undergraduates in a small city setting in southeastern Washington. The school has a strong academic reputation and attracts students who want a close-knit community focused on intellectual engagement and discussion-based learning. There's no particular religious or mission-driven identity here—it's straightforward liberal arts education in a tight-knit setting.
Tuition and fees run $61,492 per year, and with room and board, the total cost of attendance is $78,332 annually. That's the same whether you're from Washington or out of state. The school has an endowment of about $43.8 million, which helps with financial aid, though you should still plan for this to be a significant investment. The student body is small enough that you'll actually know people across campus, but large enough to have real diversity of thought and background.
Whitman admits about half of applicants, so it's moderately selective—you'll need solid grades and test scores (the 75th percentile SAT is around 740 in both reading and math). About 81 percent of students graduate within six years, which is solid. This is a school for students who want a rigorous liberal arts education, strong mentorship from professors, and the kind of college experience where you can actually have a voice in your learning community.