Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
49.99%
SAT Average
1,365
ACT Range
27-33
Whitman College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 49.99%. This means approximately 500 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,523 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
49.99%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $61,492 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,492 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $75,042 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $35,506 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 14.67% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 36.37% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Whitman College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$61,492
Room and board
$14,640
Books and supplies
$1,400
Other expenses
$800
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$75,042
Average net price
$35,506
Average aid coverage
53%
$39,536 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Whitman College pays approximately $35,506 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Washington average of $17,377 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Whitman College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Whitman College net price
$35,506
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Whitman College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $61,492 and average net price at $35,506. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$61,492
Current net price
$35,506
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
80.98%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$67,589
Undergraduates
1,523
10-Year Median Earnings - Whitman College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Whitman College graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Whitman College?
Undergraduates
1,523
Completion rate
80.98%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
14.67%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
36.37%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 14.67% of Whitman College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 36.37% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Whitman College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Whitman College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Whitman College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Whitman College is listed at 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Whitman College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman College | 49.99% | $61,492 | $35,506 | $67,589 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Similar Schools in Walla Walla
This local cluster focuses on nearby Walla Walla schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Walla Walla.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitman College's acceptance rate?
Whitman College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 49.99%.
How much is Whitman College tuition?
Whitman College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $61,492.
What is Whitman College's average net price?
Whitman College's average net price in the local dataset is $35,506.
What does Whitman College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $19,307 for Whitman College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Whitman College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $67,589 for Whitman College.
Is Whitman College accredited?
Whitman College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Whitman College?
The local dataset lists 1,523 undergraduate students at Whitman College.
What percentage of Whitman College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Whitman College in the local dataset is 14.67%.
What is the federal loan rate at Whitman College?
The federal loan rate for Whitman College in the local dataset is 36.37%.
Where should I verify Whitman College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Whitman College or the latest official federal education data.