Whitman Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Whitman College Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Whitman College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Whitman College (Whitman)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Whitman's acceptance rate is 38.15% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 7,243 students applied and 2,763 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into Whitman.

To apply to Whitman, recommendations is required to submit and personal statement (or essay) is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Whitman's acceptance rate places 1st out of 22 Washington colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1410 and the ACT score is 31 at Whitman. Whitman's SAT score ranks 1st out of 11 Washington colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Whitman's yield rate is 14.12%, which is significantly lower by 26.91 percentage points (approximately 65.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Whitman at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Whitman's acceptance rate is 38.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.12%. 3,271 men and 3,957 women applied to Whitman and 1,017 men and 1,735 women students were accepted.

Among them, 157 men and 228 women were enrolled in Whitman. You can explore the Whitman's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Whitman
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,243	3,271	3,957	0	15
Admitted	2,763	1,017	1,735	0	11
Enrolled	390	157	228	0	5
Acceptance Rate	38.15%	31.09%	43.85%	-	73.33%
Yield	14.12%	15.44%	13.14%	-	45.45%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Whitman College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 35 students (9% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 29 students (7% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Whitman.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,410, including 710 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 700 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 740 and the 25th percentile is 670. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 740 and the 25th percentile is 640.

The median ACT composite score is 31, with a 75th percentile score of 33 and a 25th percentile score of 29 at Whitman. The median ACT Math score is 29 and the median ACT English score is 34.

How competitive is Whitman's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Whitman College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Whitman
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,310	1,410	1,480
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	670	710	740
SAT Math	640	700	740
ACT Composite	29	31	33
ACT Math	26	29	30
ACT English	33	34	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Whitman College 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Whitman. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Whitman College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Whitman Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Whitman:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid
Online Application: www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/applying-to-whitman
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor

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What is the acceptance rate at the Whitman?

Whitman is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 38.15%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Whitman?

Whitman recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Whitman is 1,410, and the average ACT score is 31. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Whitman require essays or personal statements?

Whitman recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Whitman admission?

Yes, Whitman requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Whitman does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Whitman requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Whitman requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Whitman?

The institutional SAT code for Whitman is 4951 and 4-digit ACT code is 4492.