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47.7%Acceptance
$61,492Tuition
1,523Students
81%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$67,589Earnings
#16 in WashingtonPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$61,492
Out-of-State Tuition
$61,492
Average Net Price
$35,506
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,640
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,640
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$77,532
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,437
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$195/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
93.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
36.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $19,307
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,724
$48,001 – $75,000 $28,426
$75,001 – $110,000 $27,829
$110,001+ $47,254

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Cost Overview

Most Whitman families pay around $35,506 annually after financial aid, not the $77,532 sticker price. Low-income students with family earnings under $30,000 pay just $19,307 per year. Middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 still get substantial breaks, paying $27,829 annually. Over four years, expect to invest roughly $142,000 total.

Whitman keeps debt manageable despite its liberal arts premium. Graduates leave with a median debt of $18,437, translating to monthly payments of $195. That's reasonable when compared to the $67,589 median salary ten years post-graduation. The college's 93% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' ability to handle their obligations.

The best deal goes to high-achieving students from lower-income families. With 30% of students receiving institutional grants averaging $32,047, Whitman rewards academic talent regardless of family wealth. Students from wealthy families pay nearly the full freight at $47,254 annually.

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