Whitman College Admission
Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
47.70%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.81%
Freshmen Enrollment
336
SAT Scores
1,390
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,497 students have applied and 2,622 students have allowed to admit to Whitman College (Acceptance rate: 47.70%). Whitman's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.81 % where 336 students have finally enrolled out of 2,622 admitted students.
Whitman acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington.
Whitman enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington.
How to Apply to Whitman College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Whitman. Whitman offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/applying-to-whitman |
| Financial Aid | www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-and-costs |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-and-costs/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.whitman.edu/offices-and-services/registrar/veterans-information |
| Disability Service | www.whitman.edu/academics/academic-resource-center/disability-support-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Whitman and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Whitman College is 1,390 and the average ACT score is 32. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Whitman College | 1,390 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington | 1,180 | 74 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Whitman College, 48 students submitted SAT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,390 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 645 | 700 | 740 |
| Mathematics | 648 | 690 | 733 |
| Total | 1,293 | 1,390 | 1,473 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Whitman College, 51 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| English | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 28 | 31 | 33 |
Whitman Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Whitman College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |