Whitman College Acceptance Rate
Walla Walla, Washington · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,185
- Admitted
- 3,092
- Yield
- 14.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Whitman College's acceptance rate has risen from 41% in 2014–15 to 50% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,653 to 6,185 (+69%) over that period.
Its 50% rate makes Whitman College more selective than about 84% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 89%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (55.8% for women vs 42.7% for men, a 13.1-point gap). Whitman College has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 14.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,653 | 1,498 | 41% | 395 |
| 2015–16 | 3,790 | 1,619 | 42.7% | 364 |
| 2016–17 | 3,749 | 1,915 | 51.1% | 405 |
| 2017–18 | 4,081 | 2,111 | 51.7% | 389 |
| 2018–19 | 5,226 | 2,621 | 50.2% | 426 |
| 2019–20 | 4,823 | 2,697 | 55.9% | 425 |
| 2020–21 | 4,964 | 2,687 | 54.1% | 294 |
| 2021–22 | 5,155 | 3,039 | 59% | 477 |
| 2022–23 | 5,497 | 2,622 | 47.7% | 336 |
| 2023–24 | 6,185 | 3,092 | 50% | 444 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,440 | 1,921 | 55.8% |
| Men | 2,745 | 1,171 | 42.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 650–740 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 620–740 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–33 | 11% |
How Whitman College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Whitman College's acceptance rate?
Whitman College's acceptance rate is 50% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,092 admitted of 6,185 applicants).
Is Whitman College test optional?
Whitman College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Whitman College?
Whitman College received 6,185 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,092.
What SAT score do you need for Whitman College?
Admitted students at Whitman College typically scored 650–740 on SAT Reading/Writing and 620–740 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Whitman College getting harder to get into?
Whitman College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 41% in 2014–15 to 50% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.whitman.edu/.