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Whitman College

Walla Walla, Washington · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,594

Acceptance Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

86%

Annual Tuition

$61,492

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at Whitman College? 50.0% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of Whitman College earn a median of $67,589 ten years after entry — 25% above the national median. Average SAT score 1410, in-state tuition $61,492.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,523

Retention Rate

89%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

36%

Median Debt

$18,437

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,410

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

670–740

SAT Math (middle 50%)

640–740

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

29–33

Institution Overview

Whitman College is a private, non-profit institution with 1,523 students. The college has a 50% acceptance rate and an 85.8% graduation rate. The retention rate is 88.7%. The in-state tuition is $61,492.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $30,350. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $45,594, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $67,589. The median debt for students is $18,437, and 36.4% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$30k

1 YEAR

$46k

5 YEARS

$68k

10 YEARS

Top 50% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Whitman College alumni earn a median salary of $30,350. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $45,594. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $67,589. The median debt for Whitman College graduates is $18,437.

Whitman College has a student body of 1,523 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 50% and a graduation rate of 85.8%. The retention rate is 88.7%. The in-state tuition is $61,492, and 36.4% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Walla Walla, Washington

Walla Walla, WA 99362

Whitman College is located in Walla Walla, Washington. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whitman College has an acceptance rate of 50.0%.