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Whitman College

Walla Walla, WAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Selective • 38% Acceptance
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38%
Accept Rate
Selective
$33,313
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.5K
Students
Small campus body
$45,594
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Whitman College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Walla Walla, WA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 38%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.5K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
38% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading670 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math640 - 740
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 33
1typical 50% range36
38%
Acceptance Rate
Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences26% of degrees
Biological Sciences19% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,393
Earnings 5yr: $92,363
Debt: $17,500
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,740
Earnings 5yr: $50,141
Debt: $16,750
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,158
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,221
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $57,444
Debt: $18,080
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Behavioral Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$33,313
In-State Tuition$64,050
Out-of-State Tuition$64,050
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

16%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
93%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$45,594
+48% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$67,589

Completion Signals

81%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%
Men
57%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
12%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$119,078
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