Whitman College

Contact Information

General Contact

FAFSA School Code: 003803
Phone: (360) 383-3000
School Homepage

Admissions Office

Phone: (509) 527-5176
Admissions Page

Financial Aid Office

Phone: (509) 527-5178
Financial Aid Page

ACCEPTANCE RATE

55.92%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

85%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$25,301

School Reviews

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

School Map

237 W Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA

History

Founded in 1859 as a seminary in Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College became a 4 year degree granting institution in 1883. Considered one of the best institutions for a liberal arts education, Whitman College is ranked 16^th on Forbes' America's Best Colleges list. Whitman offers over 40 majors and 30 minors and boast a 9 to 1 student/teacher ratio.

Academics

Whitman College offers over 40 majors and 30 minors, along with the possibility of dual majors. 98% of the faculty at Whitman has PhDs, and the low student to teacher ratio guarantees a more personal educational experience.

Some majors offered:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Applicants to Whitman College are chose n based on several factors. The courses one takes, the their grades earned, the quality and depth of one's writing, extracurricular activities, recommendations from teachers, advisors or professors, and ones SAT or ACT scores will be factored into the final decision of an applicant's acceptance.

Financial aid is available to students. Interested students should seek out advice from the financial aid office in order to see what options are available.

Athletics

Whitman College is a member of the NCAA Division III, and the team mascot is known as the “Fighting Missionary.

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Whitman College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credits
AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

The total student enrollment at Whitman College is about 1,500, where graduate students make up roughly 29% of the student body.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Tuition is estimated to be around $59,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
Per unit charges are around $2,400 for part time students

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	85%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	81%	$26,395
Receiving Student Loans	43%	$6,365

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Whitman College may offer services to students including:

Academic counseling for students
Employing students to lower education costs

Intercollegiate Athletics

Whitman College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

Baseball (Northwest Conference)
Basketball (Northwest Conference)
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer

Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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Get more information about the programs offered by Whitman College by clicking the request information to the right.