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Whitman College
- 345 Boyer Ave
- Walla Walla, WA 99362
- OPEID College Code: 00380300
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- General Phone: (509) 527-5111
- President: George S. Bridges
- Website: www.whitman.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,489
- College Mascot: Missionaries
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Whitman College is committed to providing an excellent, well-rounded liberal arts and sciences undergraduate education. It is an independent, nonsectarian, and residential college. Whitman offers an ideal setting for rigorous learning and scholarship and encourages creativity, character, and responsibility.
Through the study of humanities, arts, and social and natural sciences, Whitman's students develop capacities to analyze, interpret, criticize, communicate, and engage. A concentration on basic disciplines, in combination with a supportive residential life program that encourages personal and social development, is intended to foster intellectual vitality, confidence, leadership, and the flexibility to succeed in a changing technological, multicultural world.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.whitman.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,213 | 1,791 | 3,004 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 566 (47%) | 891 (50%) | 1,457 (49%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 175 (31%) | 253 (28%) | 428 (29%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 300 | 75% |
| ACT ® Exam | 99 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 620 | 730 |
| SAT ® Math | 620 | 700 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 27 | 32 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 74%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 60% | 10% | 4% | 68% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,889 | $4,260 | $5,122 | $14,055 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 0.9% | - |
| Number in Default | 2 | 3 | - |
| Number in Repayment | 309 | 317 | 216 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $32,980 | $30,806 | $28,400 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $32,980 | $30,806 | $28,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,250 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,310 | $7,840 | $7,470 |
| Other Expenses | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $43,490 | $40,846 | $37,920 |
| Out of State | $43,490 | $40,846 | $37,920 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $34,380 | $32,206 | $29,650 |
| Out of State | $34,380 | $32,206 | $29,650 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $34,380 | $32,206 | $29,650 |
| Out of State | $34,380 | $32,206 | $29,650 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,489 Undergraduate: 1,489
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 651 Female: 838
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 651 Female: 838
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,452 Part-Time: 37
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,452 Part-Time: 37
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 56 | 4% |
| American Indian | 17 | 1% |
| Black | 27 | 2% |
| Asian | 153 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 5% |
| White | 964 | 65% |
| Unknown | 198 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 40 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 718 | 48% |
| Ages 20-21 | 626 | 42% |
| Ages 22-24 | 92 | 6% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5 | 0.3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 509 | 395 | 114 |
| Faculty Status | 212 | 157 | 55 |
| Tenured Faculty | 89 | 77 | 12 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 210 | 154 | 56 |
| Primarily Instruction | 197 | 144 | 53 |
| Primarily Research | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 71 | 71 | - |
| Other Professionals | 88 | 56 | 32 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 140 | 114 | 26 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 74 | 54 | 20 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 53 | 49 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,317 (144) | $75,260 (83) | $65,952 (61) |
| Professor | $101,313 (34) | $101,059 (27) | $102,290 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $75,178 (40) | $74,682 (25) | $76,005 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,818 (53) | $57,127 (23) | $58,349 (30) |
| Instructor | $52,000 (1) | - (-) | $52,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $47,207 (14) | $49,396 (6) | $45,565 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,317 (144) | $75,260 (83) | $65,952 (61) |
| Professor | $101,313 (34) | $101,059 (27) | $102,290 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $75,178 (40) | $74,682 (25) | $76,005 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,818 (53) | $57,127 (23) | $58,349 (30) |
| Instructor | $52,000 (1) | - (-) | $52,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $47,207 (14) | $49,396 (6) | $45,565 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 236 | 131 | 105 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 233 | 128 | 105 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Golf | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Skiing | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| Soccer | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| Swimming | 38 | 19 | 19 |
| Tennis | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| Cross Country | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $13,018 | $12,679 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,643 | $2,429 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Skiing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 95%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 86% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 85% |
| Female | 87% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 83% |
| Asian | 82% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 89% |
| Unknown | 81% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 80% |
| 5 Years | 85% |
| 6 Years | 86% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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