Whitman College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Whitman College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

50%

Admission Difficulty for Whitman College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Exceptional
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Whitman College is 50%. Its admission rate is the 2nd lowest in Washington.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Whitman College and can you get accepted?

Whitman College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,092 out of the 6,185 who applied were admitted.

Whitman College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.68. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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50% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Whitman College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.68 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1380 on the SAT
Score 30 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Whitman College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.68

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Whitman College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Whitman College are to have around a 3.68 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Whitman College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Whitman College is 3.68 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #4 in Washington for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Whitman College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Whitman College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	10.9%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	41.3%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	26.2%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	10.9%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	6.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	4.4%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.3%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Whitman College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Whitman College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1270-1480

Applicants Submitting SAT

31%

SAT Scores for Whitman College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	650
Math 25th Percentile	620
Composite 25th Percentile	1270

SAT Scores for Whitman College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	740
Math 75th Percentile	740
Composite 75th Percentile	1480
Average SAT Score	1380

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Whitman College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Whitman College is 1380 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1270-1480. Students who get into Whitman College score in the top 15 percent of all SAT test takers.. Whitman College ranks #1 in the state of Washington and #118 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1380 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Whitman College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1270 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1270, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1160, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Whitman College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1380 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1375, you have around a 50% chance of being admitted. A 1480 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 66% chance of getting in.

Whitman College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1480 and Above	Good	>66%
1375 to 1480	Avg +	50%-66%
1270 to 1375	Avg -	34%-50%
1165 to 1270	Reach	22%-34%
Less than 1165	Low	<22%

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Whitman College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

27-33

Applicants Submitting ACT

11%

ACT Scores for Whitman College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	26
Math 25th Percentile	25
Composite 25th Percentile	27

ACT Scores for Whitman College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	32
Composite 75th Percentile	33
Average ACT Score	30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Whitman College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Whitman College is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 33. The school ranks #3 in Washington and #150 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

11 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Whitman College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Whitman College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Whitman College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 50% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 66% with a 33 ACT score.

Whitman College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Good	>66%
30 to 33	Avg +	50%-66%
27 to 30	Avg -	34%-50%
24 to 27	Reach	22%-34%
Less than 24	Low	<22%

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High School Class Rank

75% of Whitman College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Whitman College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	43%
Top 25% of class	75%
Top 50% of class	97%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Whitman College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,440	2,745	6,185
Accepted	1,921	1,171	3,092
Acceptance Rate	56%	43%	50%
Enrolled	261	183	444
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	16%	14%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Whitman College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Whitman College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Whitman College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Whitman College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Whitman College is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.68 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1380 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1480 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 30 on the ACT places you in a strong position.