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Visit Usexceptional academic programgenerous financial aid packagesYou might find it hard to imagine how highacademic achievement can thrive in such a relaxedatmosphere. Once you’re here, though, our community—engaging the interests of every student—willseem not only natural but essential. Visit Whitman(go to visit.whitman.edu), and see this uniquecombination for yourself.“I don’t know what it is, but the passion and curiosityof Whitman faculty and students to analyze andchallenge vast amounts of knowledge was evidentto me the first time I stepped on campus.”—Ariel Ruiz | Walla Walla, WA | Club Latino, Abshire student researcher, Proyecto VOZ Latina president,Washington DREAM Act Coalition cofounder, OneAmerica regional director | sociology major48 Visit UsVisiting can make a hugedifference. But with or withouta visit, anyone who feels anaffinity with the Whitmanspirit should apply.Getting InWhitman is a welcoming place,but it’s also a highly selective one.The College’s admission staff looksfor students who bring academicachievement along with strongpersonal attributes—qualities thatwill contribute to Whitman’s livelycampus community.2011-12 CostsTuition and Fees: $40,496Room and Board: $10,160Books and Supplies (est.): $1,400Total Cost: $52,056Affording WhitmanBecause of the generosity of Whitmanalumni and friends, the College’sendowment contributes a substantialamount toward the education ofeach student. In addition, Whitmanawards more than $23 million in scholarshipseach year—and about half ofWhitman students qualify for needbasedaid. Merit scholarships foracademic performance, art, music,debate, theatre, and leadershipare also available. Approximately70 percent of all students receivesome form of financial aid.FSC LOGO HEREHow Much Aid?In 2010-11, Whitman’s average needbasedaid package, which includedscholarships, loans, and work-study,was $31,600.Arranging a VisitDuring the school year, prospectivestudents may preview a class, tourcampus, have lunch with currentstudents, and stay overnight in a residencehall. To schedule your visit, goto visit.whitman.edu.Admission EventsThe Admission Office hosts receptionsthroughout the U.S. each year. Eachfall and spring, Whitman sponsors aspecial Visitors’ Day for prospectivestudents and families. Admitted studentsare hosted each April duringAdmitted Students’ Day. For more oncampus events, visit www.whitman.edu/admission/oncampus. To see wheremembers of our admission staff willbe traveling this year, check outwww.whitman.edu/admission/whitman-on-the-road.Getting HereAlaska Airlines/Horizon Air fliesinto Walla Walla Airport, just threemiles from campus. Alaska/Horizon,Delta, and United all serve Pasco,Washington, just 45 minutes awayby car. Visitors may also driveapproximately four and a half hoursfrom Seattle, Portland, or Boise.For directions and details, seevisit.whitman.edu.“After visiting Whitman I knew that I would feelcomfortable and be challenged here.”—Meghan Bunch | Packwood, WA | senior admission intern, Pioneer, IM football andsoftball, Senior Fund Committee, Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority | economics majorHow to ApplyYou can apply to Whitman onlineby visiting the Common Applicationwebsite at www.commonapp.orgor going to apply.whitman.edu.Submit your application electronically,or download and mail apaper application.Contact UsWhitman CollegeOffice of Admission345 Boyer AvenueWalla Walla, WA 99362Phone: 509-527-5176Toll free: 877-462-9448Fax: 509-527-4967E-mail: admission@whitman.eduWeb: www.whitman.eduWhitman College has a strong commitmentto the principle of nondiscrimination. Inits admission and employment practices,administration of educational policies,scholarship and loan programs, andathletic and other school-administeredprograms, Whitman College does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color,sex, gender, religion, age, marital status,national origin, physical disability, veteran’sstatus, sexual orientation, genderidentity, or any other basis prohibited byapplicable federal, state, or local laws.NCSDO W23058 6.11This book was printed with soy inks on Green Seal and FSC-certified papermade from process-chlorine-free, 100% post-consumer fiber. The paper wasmanufactured with non-polluting, wind-generated energy. Please recycle thisbook or pass it along to a friend.