CollegeXpress: Whitman College Profile

Tuition & Fees

^$53,420

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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700-800

42%

600-699

48%

500-599

10%

400-499

700-800

40%

600-699

47%

500-599

13%

400-499

700-800

22%

600-699

55%

500-599

20%

400-499

300-399

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30-36

66%

24-29

28%

18-23

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undergraduateRatios

43^%

male

57^%

female

teacher

students

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Selective

50^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	2,621
Declined	+ 2,605
Total Received	5,226

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Private (nonprofit)

1,475

undergraduate students

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Codes

SAT	4951
ACT	4492

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Location

School Facts

Whitman College, founded in 1882, is a highly selective private, liberal arts college. Its 117-acre campus is located in Walla Walla, Washington.

Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment	1,475
Established in	1882
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by	• NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities)

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Walla Walla, WA

117-acre campus in Walla Walla (population: 32,854), 170 miles from Spokane, 240 miles from Portland, and 250 miles from Seattle. Served by air and bus; train serves Pasco (45 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Whitman College
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362-2083

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
66%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

: 4 fraternities 35^% of male students
: 4 sororities 41^% of female students

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 52%
Top 1/4: 83%
Top 1/2: 99%

Bottom 1/2: 1%
Bottom 1/4: 0%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

42%

600-699

48%

500-599

10%

400-499

700-800

40%

600-699

47%

500-599

13%

400-499

700-800

22%

600-699

55%

500-599

20%

400-499

300-399

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30-36

66%

24-29

28%

18-23

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$50
Common application accepted	yes
Application deadline	November 15 (priority deadline) January 15
School has early decision program	yes
Early decision program application deadline	November 15
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Selective

50^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	2,621
Declined	+ 2,605
Total Received	5,226

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Essay
Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Josh Jensen
Vice President for Enrollment and Communications
P: 877 462-9448
F: 509 527-4967
admission@whitman.edu

Financial Aid

94^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$43,371

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$68,332
Tuition	$53,420
Room & board	$13,512
Books & supplies	$1,400
Average Financial Aid	- $43,371
Total with Avg. Aid	$24,961

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$24,868,094
Federal	$958,463
State	$296,559
Institutional	$23,613,072
Other external

Non-need-based

Total	$6,729,008
Federal
State	$25,000
Institutional	$5,984,397
Other external	$719,611

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
February 1

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
February 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Financial Aid Office

P: 509 527-5178
finaid@whitman.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Marilyn Ponti
Director of Financial Aid Services
pontimk@whitman.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
lacrosse
soccer
swimming
tennis
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

Alpine skiing, climbing, cycling, lacrosse, Nordic skiing, rugby, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

Alpine skiing, climbing, cycling, Nordic skiing, rugby, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, football, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Michelle Frenz (men's)
Interem Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Northwest Conference
Mascot: Whitman Blues
School colors: navy and maize

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art History
Art Studio
Asian Studies
Astronomy
Biochemistry/Biophysics/Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Classics
Computer Science
Economics
English
Environmental Humanities
Environmental Studies
Film/Media Studies
French Language/Literature
Gender Studies
Geology
German Studies
History
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Pure Mathematics
Race/Ethnic Studies
Religion
Rhetoric
Sociology
Spanish Language/Literature
Theatre

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Programs Offered

Accelerated study
Double majors
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Phi Beta Kappa
Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

Computer Science
Engineering
Other

Pre-professional Programs

Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-theology
Pre-veterinary science

1,475

total students

35^%

in-state

65^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100^%

1,475
students

Female
57^%
842

Male
43^%
633

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97^%

1,436
students

Female
58^%
823

Male
42^%
613

3^%

39
students

Female
49^%
19

Male
51^%
20

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Student Break-down

8%: Nonresident aliens
2%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%: Hispanic/Latino
65%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

43^%

Transfer applicants accepted

26^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript	Required of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of Some
Interview	Recommended of All
Standardized test scores	Required of Some
Essay or personal statement	Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: March 1

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Birth control
Career
Military
Minority student
Older student
Personal
Psychological
Religious
Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

96^%

Additional services

Health insurance
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

Braille services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Note-taking services
Reader services
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	29
Countries most often represented	Canada China India Kenya Mexico Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants	Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

International Student Contact

Veronica Ortiz
Senior Associate Director of Admission
509 524-2096
ortizv@whitman.edu

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Walla Walla, WA

Campus Life

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

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Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Financial Aid Deadline

Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

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Programs Offered

Cooperative Education Programs

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

1,475students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

1,436students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: March 1

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Of students' needs
were fully met

1,475
students

1,436
students

39
students