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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
studentType
Coed
1,523
Undergraduates
657
Men - 43.1%
867
Women - 56.9%
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
50% of 6,185 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.7
SAT Math
663 average
620-740 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
663 average
650-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
30 average
27-33 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$77,532
Tuition and Fees
$61,492
Room and Board
$14,640
Average Percent of Need Met
94%
Average Freshman Award
$62,121
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$20,491
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
162
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
15%
10-19
52%
20-29
22%
30-39
9%
40-49
1%
50-99
0%
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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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Missionaries
Sororities
12% of women participate
Fraternities
19% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
6.3%
Black/African-American
3.4%
Hispanic/Latino
13.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
7.3%
White
67.4%
Unknown
1.8%
International Students
14.0% from 60 countries
First-Year Students Returning
89.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
68.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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