Whitman College
Location: Walla Walla, WA (rural, large town)
Size: 1,559 students
Avg percent need-met: 92%
Acceptance rate: 59%
Middle 50% ACT: 29-32 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1280-1440 **Test Optional**
Whitman has rigorous, idealistic academics with a relaxed attitude. Though it’s a fairly chill environment, students are intelligent, ambitious, and a bit nerdy. The school seeks to build critical thinking skills through discourse, and hanging out with professors outside of class is common – which is great for connections and professional development. This is indicative of the general top-notch student support, and keeping red tape to a minimum. Aside from academics, everything is within close walking distance, there’s partying on the weekend, and they have four great seasons.
Popular majors / known for: Biology, Political Science & Government, Economics, Psychology, Biology
Extensive programming and major choices around environmental science and environment-based fields
Academic approach: Liberal arts
Campus tradition: Pinging. If you stand between two pillars on the exterior of Cordiner Hall, cup your hand ever so slightly and slap it against the concrete, the most unusual “pinging” noise is created.
Check out campus photos here!
Environmentalism
Has environmental studies with concentrations in several fields: Anthropology, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, History, Physics, Politics, Sociology & Environmental Humanities majors -- Specificity that is nearly unparalleled.
“The Outhouse” - A sustainability Special Interest Housing Option that “aim[s] to involve themselves in solving environmental issues on campus, and being leaders in moving to a more sustainable Whitman campus. The Outhouse is a very active group of students. One of their biggest activities is spearheading the campus recycling program. The Recycling Center is located behind the outhouse, and the residents of the Outhouse are key to its operation.” - https://cleo.whitman.edu/wiki/site/SUSTAINABILITY_WIKI/outhouse.html
recently was recognized by the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) with the David J. Webb Program Excellence award. Only one outdoor program in the nation receives this award each year and Whitman is the smallest school to ever have ever been awarded.
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: None
Supplemental essays: None
Application fee: $50 (waivers available)
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 15th
Interviews: Considered
School also featured in: International Students