Whitman College
Founded 1882
President Sarah Bolton (President)
Fees USD 57,850
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Rural
Whitman College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1882 in Walla Walla, Washington. The finest liberal arts college in the Pacific Northwest, Whitman is consistently ranked among the top 40 liberal arts colleges in the United States and has been designated a need-blind college. Located in the heart of Washington’s beautiful wine country, Whitman enrolls 1,500 students and is known for exceptional sciences, environmental studies, and humanities programs.
Distinctive Features
- Need-Blind Admissions — Need-blind for domestic students; meets full demonstrated need
- Sciences — Exceptional pre-health; top medical school placement rates in the Pacific NW
- Environmental Studies — Field research in the Columbia River Basin and Blue Mountains
- Debate Program — One of the top collegiate debate programs in the US
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~43% | Tuition: ~$57,850 | Meets 100% of need