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 for Fall 2021**
Middle 50% SAT: 1280-1440 **Test Optional for Fall 2021**
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
Extensive programming and major choices around environmental science and environment-based fields
Academic approach: Liberal Arts
Campus tradition/Fun fact: 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 more traditions here.
Check out campus photos here!
Information for international students
Whitman offers the Friendship Family Program for international students to get to know families in the local Walla Walla community
The Global Whitties program pairs first-year international students with returning students to help new students adjust to life at Whitman and the U.S.
Whitman also has an orientation program for international students that “provides [an] opportunity to learn more about Whitman, Walla Walla and the United States, and focuses on topics that are relevant to international students.”
There is a solid support network of faculty and staff at Whitman on who are experienced in aiding international students both academically (finding internships international students are eligible for) and emotionally (hosting international students for meals)
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: November 15th
Supplemental essays: None
Application fee: $50 (waivers available)
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 15th
Interviews: Considered
School also featured in: Pre-Health, Environmental Schools