by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Whitman College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Whitman College were $64,050 each year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees were $540; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,510 |
| Fees | $540 |
| Total | $64,050 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Whitman College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Whitman College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Whitman College comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Whitman College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Whitman College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $55,560 |
| Two Years Ago | $58,200 |
| One Year Ago | $61,070 |
| Most Recent Year | $63,510 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Whitman has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 4.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $66,609 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 4.59%, so cost a year out lands around $66,990.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $66,990 |
| In 2 Years | $70,065 |
| In 3 Years | $73,281 |
| In 4 Years | $76,644 |
| In 5 Years | $80,162 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $286,980.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Whitman College, see the Whitman College Financial Aid page.
