Whitman College
PrivateWalla Walla, WA
Whitman College is a private small school in Walla Walla, WA, enrolling about 1,531 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 38% of applicants. Social Sciences graduates, especially in Economics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $88,393/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Whitman College's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Whitman College weighs your application
From Whitman College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Whitman College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Whitman College look for in applicants?
Per Whitman College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates application essay, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Whitman College's acceptance rate?
Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA admits approximately 38% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Whitman College?
Admitted students at Whitman College typically score between 1310–1480 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Whitman College?
Admitted students at Whitman College typically score between 29–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Whitman College cost?
Whitman College's total cost of attendance is reported at $78,092 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Whitman College?
Whitman College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Whitman College require students to live on campus?
No -- Whitman College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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