by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,360 undergraduates in 2020, Whitman is a small, private college located in Walla Walla, Washington. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Whitman offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Whitman. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Whitman Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Whitman does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Whitman Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Whitman for Veterans Guide.
Whitman offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Whitman has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,360 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,288 (94.7%). Part-time attendance was 72 (5.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,288 | 72 | 1,360 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Whitman receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Whitman #283 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Whitman by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Whitman Diversity Guide.
Whitman has a total of 270 student athletes, 140 men and 130 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,134,564 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,007,718 |
| Net | $126,846 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Whitman College Athletics