Whitman College Student Population

How many students at Whitman?

For the academic year 2024-2025, Whitman College has a total enrollment of 1,561 students and all students enrolled in undergraduate programs.

• Gender Breakdown: 672 male students (43%) and 889 female students (57%) are attending .
• Race and Ethnicity Breakdown: The two largest race/ethnicity groups are 867 White students (55.5%) and 199 Hispanic students (12.7%).

Compared to similar private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences - which average 1,449 - Whitman's body is relatively large.

Explore complete student demographics below, including gender ratio, race and ethnicity, and age distribution.

Enrollment by Gender and Class Level

By gender, 672 male (43.05%) and 889 female (56.95%) students are attending Whitman College. The number of male students per 100 females students (male-to-female ratio) is 75.59.

• Enrollment Trends

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 867 White, 45 Black, and 84 Asian students out of a total of 1,561 are attending at Whitman College. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the chart below (academic year 2024-2025 data).

Whitman College is moderately diverse with a diversity index of 66.7% measured by Census Bureau Diversity Index. The institution demonstrates strong racial and ethnic diversity among its student body.

Student Age Distribution

There are 1,517 students under 25 years old, and 27 students over 25 years old out of 1,561 total students.

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 1,561 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 29 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 1.86%.