Whitman College Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
14%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Whitman College has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
68.1%(898)
Hispanic
10.5%(138)
African American
3.0%(39)
Asian
7.0%(92)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(2)
Two or More Races
7.8%(103)
Unknown
3.1%(41)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment1,493
International Students14%

Cultural Engagement

Whitman College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Whitman College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.7%(652)
Women
56.3%(841)

Gender Statistics

Men652

44% of total enrollment

Women841

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Whitman College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(22)
18-19
44.6%(665)
20-21
39.5%(589)
22-24
13.1%(196)
25+
1.3%(20)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Whitman College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 27% in-state residents, 59% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
27.1%(91)
Out-of-State
59.2%(199)
International
13.7%(46)

Regional Representation

In-State91

27% of student body

Out-of-State199

59% of student body

International46

14% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age