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Whitman College was established in 1859 and is located in Walla Walla, Washington. Its campus occupies more than 115 acres. The college offers Bachelor of Arts degree programs in over 40 academic fields, including anthropology, philosophy, sociology and environmental humanities. Whitman College was the second college in Washington to be selected for a Phi Beta Kappa chapter.
Whitman College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division III Northwest Conference, and it sponsors teams in basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, tennis and cross country. The college offers several student clubs and organizations, including Peer Listeners, Sigma Delta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa, and International Students and Friends Club.
The campus of Whitman College is in Walla Walla, WA, which is a self-contained town. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Whitman College include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Whitman College is known for its programs in mathematics, music, science, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Whitman College is challenging; it only admitted 45% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 620. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 690.
Whitman College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Whitman College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,489 students enrolled (1,444 full-time equivalent).
Whitman College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Whitman College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northwest Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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, WhitmanÆs 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Whitman College
345 Boyer Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
General Phone: (509) 527-5111
http://www.whitman.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 170 | English, economics, history, political science, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, humanities, ... |
| Science | 91 | biology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, chemistry, geology, environmental biology, astrophysics, geological and earth sciences, physics, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 26 | philosophy, religion, general philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 18 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Mathematics | 14 | applied mathematics, math, mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Music | 5 | music, music history and theory, music theory and composition, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Whitman College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 376 | 41 |
In 2007-2008, Whitman College had a total enrollment of 1,489 students (1,444 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 36% |
| Oregon | 15% |
| California | 13% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Idaho | 3% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
Whitman College offers campus housing for 840 of its 1,444 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Walla Walla, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,164 | 1,417 | 45% | 401 | 28% |
| Men | 1,238 | 570 | 46% | 171 | 30% |
| Women | 1,858 | 847 | 46% | 230 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 620 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 620 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,192 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,192 |
| Room and board | $ 8,820 |
| Room charge | $ 4,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,760 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Whitman College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380300)
Whitman College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $105,408 | 8 | $99,319 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $78,231 | 15 | $76,325 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $62,314 | 34 | $59,677 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $39,189 | 6 | $40,116 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $55,127 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $77,756 | 67 | $66,114 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northwest Conference |
| Baseball | Northwest Conference |
| Track | Northwest Conference |
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Latin American Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Environmental Biology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Whitman College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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