Whitman College is committed to providing an excellent, well-rounded liberal arts and sciences undergraduate education. It is an independent, nonsectarian, and residential college. Whitman offers an ideal setting for rigorous learning and scholarship and encourages creativity, character, and responsibility. Through the study of humanities, arts, and social and natural sciences, Whitman’s students develop capacities to analyze, interpret, criticize, communicate, and engage. A concentration on basic disciplines, in combination with a supportive residential life program that encourages personal and social development, is intended to foster intellectual vitality, confidence, leadership, and the flexibility to succeed in a changing technological, multicultural world.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | Town: Remote |
| Disability Services Student | 8% |
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At Whitman College, 81.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 54.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $20,420), and 40% receive loans ($5,253 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,260. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Whitman College is $27,293 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 3,401 people applied to Whitman College. Of the applicants, 42.0% were admitted (43.0% male & 42.0% female ) and 28.0% accepted (27.0% male and 28.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 39.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 93.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 80.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 86.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 89.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | May 15 |
| Admissions Office Phone | 509-527-5176 |
| Admissions Office Email | cabascja@whitman.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | Whitman College Office of Admission 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla WA 99362 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.whitman.edu/content/admission/apply-to-whitman/transfer-students |
| Admissions Website | http://www.whitman.edu/content/admission (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.whitman.edu/content/admission/apply-to-whitman |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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In order to be accepted to Whitman College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 630 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 730 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 610 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 700 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 610 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 710 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 28 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 33 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 19 | ||||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 10 | ||||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other | 8 | ||||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 49 | ||||
| Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 12 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 29 | ||||
| Environmental Biology | 7 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 8 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 22 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 13 | ||||
| Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General | 1 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||||
| History | 13 | ||||
| History, General | 13 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 11 | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 11 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 16 | ||||
| Applied Mathematics | 7 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||||
| Mathematics, Other | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 26 | ||||
| Philosophy | 18 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 8 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 29 | ||||
| Astronomy | 1 | ||||
| Astrophysics | 4 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | ||||
| Geochemistry | 1 | ||||
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 5 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 7 | ||||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||||
| Physics, Other | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 31 | ||||
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Environmental Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||||
| Social sciences | 67 | ||||
| Anthropology | 3 | ||||
| Economics, General | 18 | ||||
| Economics, Other | 4 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 5 | ||||
| Social Sciences, Other | 7 | ||||
| Sociology | 11 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 36 | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 11 | ||||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 3 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||||
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 | ||||
| Music, General | 2 | ||||
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