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Whitman College

Whitman College
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362-2083

Official telephone: (509) 527-5111
Fax number: (509) 527-4967
Website: https://www.whitman.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 877 462-9448
877 462-9448 9448 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: January 15 for SAT I/ACT, January 15 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 255
Number of early decision applications accepted: 111 (44%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.68
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 83%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 24%
Average SAT I: 663 verbal, 663 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1310 - 1460
Average ACT: 32 English, 28 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 30 - 33
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 14%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 15%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,497
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,629
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 6
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 64%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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