Walla Walla sits in the far south-east corner of Washington, surrounded by wheat fields and vineyards, with the Blue Mountains on the horizon. Whitman College has about 1,500 students and no graduate programmes, so every class is taught for undergraduates. It's strong in the sciences, economics, politics and environmental studies, and in debate and outdoor programmes.
Walla Walla, Washington, United States
Official website: whitman.edu
Private liberal arts college
1859
About 1,500 undergraduates
Walla Walla, Washington
$60,000 – $65,000
All students, undergraduate tuition before financial aid
$14,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on whitman.edu before you apply.
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BA Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BA Politics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BA Environmental Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BA Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Undergraduate-only teaching with small seminars.
An outdoor programme that runs trips most weekends.
Financial aid for international students.
Many graduates go on to graduate school, law school or medical school.
Alumni work in consulting, tech, public policy and environmental organisations.
F-1 graduates can apply for OPT, with STEM extensions for eligible majors.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
No PG intake
Campus is a few blocks from downtown, with a creek running through the middle of it. Most students live on campus for much of their time there.
Walla Walla is small and known for its wine. Flights from the regional airport connect to Seattle, and the Blue Mountains are close for skiing and hiking.
Form I-20 issued by Whitman College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Whitman has early decision rounds in November and January, and regular decision in mid-January. International applicants seeking aid need to submit financial documents by the same dates.
New students start in August. Whitman does not normally admit first-years in spring.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Whitman College first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Economics, biology, politics, environmental studies and computer science are popular. Admission is holistic; international applicants need strong grades and English at around TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0.
Whitman offers need-based aid and merit awards to international students. Admission is need-aware for international applicants, so aid requests can affect decisions.
