At a glance
Average net price
$33,313
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
80.5%
Admission rate
38%
Undergrad size
1,531
In-state tuition
$64,050
Out-of-state tuition
$64,050
Cost of attendance
$78,092
Median earnings (10y)
$67,589
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,410
- ACT midpoint
- 31
- Retention
- 86.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (38%), social sciences (37%), humanities & arts (24%).
- STEM38%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences37%
- Social sciences25.4%~389 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences18.7%~287 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology11.7%~179 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~143 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~138 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.3%~82 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English4.7%~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics3.7%~56 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.0%~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
33 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 87 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 63 | $20,051 | $18,080 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 54 | $38,596 | $17,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 51 | $20,472 | $16,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $20,039 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $29,549 | $15,221 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Whitman College
Whitman College is a mid-sized institution located in Walla Walla, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,531 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Whitman College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $33,313 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $64,050 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $78,092 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 80.5%, a strong completion outcome. 86.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $67,589 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Whitman College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (38% of credentials), social sciences (37% of credentials), humanities & arts (24% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Whitman College accepts 38% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,410. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.
Location & campus
Set in Walla Walla, Washington (city), Whitman College draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Whitman College
Q.How much does Whitman College cost?
The average net price at Whitman College is $33,313 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $78,092.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Whitman College?
Whitman College has a 6-year graduation rate of 80.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Whitman College?
Whitman College admits 38% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Whitman College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Whitman College graduate earns $67,589 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Whitman College?
Published tuition is $64,050 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Whitman College located?
Whitman College is located in Walla Walla, Washington (ZIP 99362).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Whitman College at their official website.