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• LocationWalla Walla, The United States
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Whitman College is a small, private residential liberal arts college in Walla Walla, Washington, in the United States. It was founded in 1859 as Whitman Seminary and became a non-sectarian, four-year, degree-granting college in 1882. The college reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1.

Whitman offers more than 80 majors and programmes, from anthropology, art and astronomy to biochemistry, biology, environmental studies and global literatures, and over 80 off-campus study programmes in nearly 40 countries. Its International Student & Scholar Services office supports students from abroad.

International applicants apply through the Common Application with TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores (unless exempt), school reports and a teacher evaluation; SAT or ACT scores are optional but encouraged. Whitman offers need-based and merit-based scholarships to international students and states that it meets 100% of demonstrated need for those admitted, although admission is highly need-aware for international applicants. Students live in residence halls and interest houses, including language houses such as La Casa Hispana, with apartments and college-owned rentals for juniors and seniors.

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345 Boyer Ave., Walla Walla, WA, The United States, 99362

More than 80 majors and programmes in the liberal arts and sciences, including anthropology, architectural history (minor), art, art history, astronomy, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, biology, environmental studies and global literatures (taught in English). Over 80 off-campus programmes in nearly 40 countries are available.

• Common Application, with a US$60 application fee (waived for applicants who apply before 1 December)
• TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores (self-reported scores accepted, confirmed with an official report on enrolment)
• Secondary school report, counselor recommendation, official transcript, midyear report and teacher evaluation, sent by the school
• Optional SAT or ACT scores (strongly encouraged for international applicants)
• WISFAA form for international students seeking need-based aid

All application materials must be submitted in English. Questions: [email protected].

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores are required. Applicants whose first language is English, who attend a high school taught mainly in English, or who have spent at least two years at such a school are exempt.

Annual costs, 2026-2027: full-time tuition US$68,692; student association fee US$576; on-campus food and housing US$15,952 (double room and meal plan 2); books, supplies and incidentals US$1,332. Total estimated cost of attendance (excluding travel): US$86,620.

Whitman offers need-based and merit-based scholarships to international students. Need-based aid is calculated from the Whitman International Student Financial Aid Application (WISFAA), and the college states that it meets 100% of demonstrated need for international students offered admission; it does not use the CSS Profile. Merit scholarships may go to students without financial need, with no extra materials required, and talent scholarships exist in fine arts, debate, music, outdoor recreation, and theatre and dance. Admission is highly need-aware: fewer than 2% of international applicants needing full support without other funding are admitted. International students may work on campus up to 15 hours a week during classes.

• Residence halls and interest houses, such as the Chinese Language and Culture House, Das Deutsche Haus, La Maison and La Casa Hispana, and community service, environmental, fine arts and writing houses
• Gender-inclusive housing
• Junior-senior housing, including the Nancy Serrurier Village Apartments and Whitman-owned off-campus rentals

On-campus food and housing costs US$15,952 for 2026-2027 (double room and meal plan 2).

https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/applying-to-whitman/international-students/checklist