Whitman College: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Whitman College is a private institution located in Walla Walla, Washington with a selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Whitman College admits between a quarter and half of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 38%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1410 and an ACT composite around 31. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $33,313 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Whitman College?

53% of enrolled students at Whitman College had a high school GPA of 3.75 or above, and the average was 3.69, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does Whitman College weight in admissions?

Whitman College reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores Whitman College typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 640–740, with an EBRW midpoint near 685. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 29–33. A score at or above this school's 75th percentile materially improves your child's odds, particularly when paired with a rigorous course load.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort — often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Whitman College actually cost?

Published tuition is $64,050 for in-state students and $64,050 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $15,080 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $33,313 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 16% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Whitman College

Will my child graduate from Whitman College?

These predict outcomes at Whitman College better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at Whitman College

The most popular undergraduate programs at Whitman College, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Research and Experimental Psychology, Biology, General and Political Science and Government. Across all programs, Whitman College confers roughly 199 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Biology, General program report a median income of about $57,444 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Whitman College safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Whitman College disclosed 10 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 6.5 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 4 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Whitman College?

About 70% of undergraduates at Whitman College live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. In Greek life, 13% of men join a fraternity and 16% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Washington parents ask about

• University of Washington-Seattle Campus
  39% acceptance
• Washington State University
  87% acceptance
• Seattle University
  77% acceptance
• Gonzaga University
  82% acceptance
• Pacific Lutheran University
  78% acceptance
• University of Puget Sound
  72% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• Connecticut College
  37% acceptance · Connecticut
• Clemson University
  38% acceptance · South Carolina

Common questions parents ask about Whitman College