Whitman College

At a glance

Admission rate

38%

Total (middle 50%)

1310–1480

Undergraduates

1,531

Setting

City: Small

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Whitman is test-optional; most applicants are not required to submit ACT or SAT. International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an ACT or SAT score when available, and those whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS (checklist also lists Duolingo). Page does not name an entry term. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: whitman.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1310–1480

Reading and Writing

670–740

Math

640–740

Average total

1410

ACT composite (middle 50%)

29–33

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common App$60 application fee, waived for all applicants who apply before Dec 1 (international checklist).

Application fee

$60

Phone

(509) 527-5111

Admissions email

international@whitman.edu

Source: School's page (whitman.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$66,610per year

Average net price

$29,486What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

75%

First-year retention

87%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$70,813

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study