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Whitman College

Also known as: Whitman

Private Nonprofit school in Walla Walla, Washington, United States of America

Established in 1859 as Whitman Seminary, Whitman College became a degree‑granting institution in 1882 and discontinued its religious affiliation in 1907. Accredited by NWCCU, the college enrolls approximately 1,544 undergraduates in 53 majors and 33 minors across the liberal arts and sciences, maintaining a 9:1 student‑faculty ratio on its 117‑acre campus. Whitman is renowned for its first‑year Encounters seminar, strong programs in the sciences and social sciences, and high levels of undergraduate research and study‑abroad participation. The athletic teams, known as the Blues, compete in NCAA Division III’s Northwest Conference .

private nonprofit

liberal arts

test-optional

top-ranked

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Whitman College employs a test‑optional admissions policy: applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores, and if submitted, scores are considered only as a component of a holistic review; no minimum score threshold is required .

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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