Whitman College
Walla Walla, Washington 99362
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology
Whitman College is a private institution in Walla Walla with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1365, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,589 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,506.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Eells soon moved to the site with his family and began working to establish Whitman Seminary.
- •In 1866, Walla Walla's wealthiest citizen, Dorsey Baker, donated land near his house to the east of downtown.
- •The school's first principal, local Congregational minister Peasly B.
- •After Eells's resignation in 1869, the school struggled—and often failed—to attract students, pay teachers, and stay open for each term.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1365
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
64.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Programs (42)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WA state average + city premium