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Whitman College, founded in 1859, is a private, selective, liberal arts college known for academic rigor in a collaborative environment. Through its general studies program, students learn how to reason, read critically, write effectively, understand humanity''s cultural and historical roots, fashion standards for judgment of basic values, and lead others. Its 55-acre campus is located in Walla Walla, southwest of Spokane.

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Private
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Coed
1,462
Undergraduates
584
Men - 39.9%
873
Women - 59.7%
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
40% of 6,950 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.91
SAT Math
660-770 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
650-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
29-33 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
97%
Average Freshman Award
$64,085
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$29,538
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
148
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
25%
10-19
45%
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Walla Walla Population
31,825
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
75% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
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Sororities
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Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.7%
Asian
5.5%
Black/African-American
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
16.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
7.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
64%
Unknown
1.5%
International Students
14.4% from 79 countries
First-Year Students Returning
89.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
56.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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