Applying to Whitman

Acceptance RateSAT Median
47.70% 1,390
Whitman College's acceptance rate is 47.70% for 2023 admission. A total of 5,497 students applied and 2,622 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Whitman's acceptance rate places 2nd out of 21 Washington colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,390 and the ACT score is 32 at Whitman. Whitman's SAT score ranks 1st out of 13 Washington colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
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).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Whitman College is 47.70% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.81%. 2,244 men and 3,253 women applied to Whitman and 966 men and 1,656 women students were accepted.
Among them, 140 men and 196 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Whitman.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Whitman
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants5,4972,2443,25300
Admitted2,6229661,65600
Enrolled33614019600
Acceptance Rate 47.70%43.05%50.91%--
Yield 12.81%14.49%11.84%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Whitman College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 48 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 51 students (15%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Whitman.
The median SAT score is 1,390 with 700 SAT EBRW and 690 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 740 and the 25th percentile is 645. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 733 and 25th percentile is 648 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 30 at Whitman. The median ACT math score is 31 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at Whitman College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Whitman
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total129313901473
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing645700740
SAT Math648690733
ACT Composite303233
ACT Math283133
ACT English333435
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Whitman College 2023 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 reqired, but considered in admission process at Whitman. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools of Whitman College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Whitman.
Admission Information for Applying to Whitman
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid
Online Applicationwww.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/applying-to-whitman
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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