Walla Walla, WA | whitman.edu

Nestled at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Walla Walla, Washington, you’ll find a place like no other. Whitman College is a top-tier liberal arts school with accomplished and friendly faculty and passionate and curious students. Here, you can find endless support and opportunities in and outside the classroom—becoming your best self.

Representatives

Veronica Ortiz
she/her/hers
Senior Associate Director of Admission
(509) 524-2096
ortizv@whitman.edu
Based in Los Angeles, CA

Details

Institution Type
Private 

Campus Setting
Rural

Closest Airport (Distance)
ALW (3 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad)
1,500

Average Class Size
17

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
9:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
68% / 35% / 14%

Athletics Division
Division III

Athletics League
Northwest Conference

Mid-Range or Average ACT / SAT
30-33 /1275-1415

Mid-Range or Average GPA
3.5- 3.75

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: Either

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
6,200 / 2500 (40%)

Deposits
430

Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? Sometimes

Rolling Admission? No

Admission Interview? Optional

Need-blind Admission? No

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision I: November 15th
Early Decision II: January 10th
Regular Decision: January 15th

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: March 1
Spring: November 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Jan 15

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
March 1

Link to Scholarship Info
whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-and-costs/merit-and-talent-awards

Points of Pride

1. The Whitman Internship Grant (WIG) is a competitive grant that provides funding to students who secure or build an unpaid internship opportunity at nonprofit organizations, some for-profit organizations, and government offices. A Whitman Internship Grant may be provided for a semester or for a domestic or international summer experience.

2. Whitman's need-based scholarship awards range up to $60,000 per year and are renewable for four years.

3. We Love Living in Walla Walla Big skies. Blue mountains. Friendly faces. Fun around every corner. Living in a cozy college town is an adventure. Whitman students, faculty and staff enjoy Walla Walla for its easy access to the outdoors, its welcoming and big-hearted personality, and its vibrant local culture. Take a closer look at the home of one of the best liberal arts colleges in the Northwest.