Walla Walla, WA
Competitive — only about 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 56% to 50% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,823 | 2,697 | 425 | 56% |
| 2020 | 4,964 | 2,687 | 294 | 54% |
| 2021 | 5,155 | 3,039 | 477 | 59% |
| 2022 | 5,497 | 2,622 | 336 | 48% |
| 2023 | 6,185 | 3,092 | 444 | 50% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,921 of 3,440 women and 1,171 of 2,745 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Whitman College has an acceptance rate of 50% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,092 of 6,185 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,185 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 444 enrolled.
No. Whitman College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 56% to 50% — it has become more selective.