- Acceptance rate: 38% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 670–740 reading and writing, 640–740 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 29–33 composite
- Average net price: $41,601 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Whitman College reported: an acceptance rate of 38% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 29–33.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Whitman College reviews each application.
Whitman College GPA requirements
Whitman College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Whitman College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Whitman College acceptance rate
Whitman College admitted 2,763 of 7,243 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 38%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Whitman College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Walla Walla, Washington, with 1,561 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Whitman College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 670 | 710 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 700 | 740 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| ACT English | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 29 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1410 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Whitman College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Whitman College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $41,601 a year at Whitman College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitman College hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Whitman College admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Whitman College look for?
Whitman College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Whitman College test optional?
Yes. Whitman College considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores and 7% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does Whitman College accept?
Whitman College's acceptance rate was 38% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,763 of 7,243 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Whitman College?
It's one factor among several: Whitman College requires high school record and recommendations. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Whitman College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Whitman College admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Whitman College students have?
The middle 50% of Whitman College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 670–740 in reading and writing and 640–740 in math; ACT composite 29–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Whitman College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Whitman College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Whitman College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $41,601 a year at Whitman College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Whitman College if a parent went there?
Yes. Whitman College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Whitman College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Whitman CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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