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College Place, WA · Walla Walla, WA
| Walla Walla University | Whitman College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,329/yr | $33,313/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,675/yr | $13,567/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,842 | $18,437 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,079/yr | $11,596/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,776/yr | $21,915/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,081/yr | $27,237/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,760/yr | $47,679/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $285/mo | $195/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,833/yr | $15,080/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,833/yr | $15,080/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0.2% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $765/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,537/yr | $800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $45,903/yr | $78,092/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,227/yr | $64,050/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $34,227/yr | $64,050/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 47% | 54% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 38% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1310–1480 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1410 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 29–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 33–35 · Math 26–30 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 6,185 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 3,092 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 444 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 31% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 11% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Required |
| Class rank | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 81% |
| Freshmen who come back | 85% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,885/yr | $67,589/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,548–$88,335 | $44,195–$101,439 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 90% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 85% |
| Black students graduating | 46% | 60% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 76% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,840/yr | $45,594/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 32% | 60% |
| Pell students who graduate | 46% | 76% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 53% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 12% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,743/yr | $60,428/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Health Professions 20% · Engineering 12% | Social Sciences 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Social Sciences — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 20% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering — 12% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Physical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $90,709/yr | Economics — $46,832/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 33% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,252 | 1,531 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 113 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $7,406/mo | $10,628/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 87% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $65,228 | $98,863 |
| Setting | Suburb (small) | City (small) |
| Location | College Place, WA | Walla Walla, WA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1892 | 1859 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 10% | 14% |
| Men | 52% | 43% |
| Women | 48% | 57% |
| White students | 46% | 56% |
| Black students | 4.2% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 23% | 13% |
| Asian students | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 17% | 12% |
| Part-time students | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.5% | 1.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,372/yr | $23,597/yr |
| Endowment | $46.6M | $786.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 969 | 886 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,031/yr | $6,440/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,385/yr | $8,200/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 155 | 274 |
| Athletic scholarships | $483,968 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.0M | $4.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.1M | $4.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $61,601 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.