Division III · Northwest Conference
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2
Top-ten finishes
among Division III schools
12
Top 10% finishes
of 60 lists
#6
Best standing
Physical sciences · Division III
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Lists ranked on
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Standouts
Lists where Whitman College sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division III schools.
#6Best for physical sciencesof 410 in Division III · #7 nationally9.4%#14Athletic aid per athlete, men's teamsof 399 in Division III · #660 nationally$0#15Athletic aid per athlete, women's teamsof 403 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#17Most athletic scholarship moneyof 399 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#19Best for social sciencesof 410 in Division III · #31 nationally25.4%#29Best for biological sciencesof 410 in Division III · #40 nationally18.7%#30Best for mathematics & statisticsof 410 in Division III · #54 nationally3.7%#32Spending per athleteof 403 in Division III · #624 nationally$15,854#35Best for architectureof 410 in Division III · #170 nationally0.0%#38Best for agricultureof 410 in Division III · #187 nationally0.0%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $0 | #14 of 399 | #660 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $0 | #15 of 403 | #663 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $0 | #17 of 399 | #663 of 1,054 | |
| Spending per athlete | $15,854 | #32 of 403 | #624 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $84,646 | #50 of 403 | #399 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $91,636 | #50 of 399 | #489 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $38,260 | #126 of 401 | #592 of 1,058 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $61,601 | #153 of 399 | #621 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $39,330 | #158 of 397 | #675 of 1,052 | |
| Athletics revenue | $4,718,973 | #160 of 403 | #777 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $4,344,082 | #173 of 403 | #797 of 1,060 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most coaches per athlete | 6.0 | #104 of 403 | #192 of 1,060 | |
| Where the most students are athletes | 17.7% | #254 of 400 | #386 of 1,060 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 38% | #258 of 401 | #661 of 1,055 | |
| Most teams | 15 | #280 of 403 | #513 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 274 | #325 of 403 | #884 of 1,063 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest test scores | 1,375 | #48 of 309 | #97 of 774 | |
| Best first-year retention | 89% | #52 of 420 | #153 of 1,085 | |
| Best graduation rates | 81% | #62 of 420 | #145 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 50% | #64 of 417 | #158 of 1,049 | |
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 10:1 | #86 of 420 | #132 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 6,185 | #129 of 417 | #520 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for physical sciences | 9.4% | #6 of 410 | #7 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 25.4% | #19 of 410 | #31 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 18.7% | #29 of 410 | #40 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 3.7% | #30 of 410 | #54 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #35 of 410 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #38 of 410 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 11.7% | #45 of 410 | #111 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 4.7% | #64 of 410 | #80 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 9.0% | #67 of 410 | #109 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 5.4% | #108 of 410 | #296 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #154 of 410 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.0% | #168 of 410 | #589 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #173 of 410 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 0.0% | #233 of 410 | #722 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 1.0% | #254 of 410 | #558 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #295 of 410 | #886 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 0.0% | #303 of 410 | #892 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 0.0% | #318 of 410 | #890 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 0.0% | #371 of 410 | #1,014 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $78,332 | #61 of 412 | #103 of 1,064 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $14,640 | #163 of 411 | #344 of 1,063 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $14,640 | #249 of 411 | #720 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $19,307 | #295 of 413 | #828 of 1,072 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 47% | #345 of 412 | #884 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $78,332 | #352 of 412 | #962 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $41,601 | #403 of 419 | #1,046 of 1,081 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 72 mi | #4 of 421 | #45 of 1,086 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 14% | #39 of 420 | #59 of 1,085 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 59% | #75 of 420 | #164 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 61 | #130 of 416 | #347 of 1,073 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 1,544 | #168 of 420 | #241 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 57% | #202 of 421 | #574 of 1,086 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 43% | #203 of 421 | #450 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 1,544 | #253 of 421 | #845 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 1.7% | #340 of 414 | #965 of 1,079 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 27% | #354 of 420 | #957 of 1,085 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 0 | #416 of 421 | #1,008 of 1,086 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1995 | #339 of 417 | #886 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division III programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 400 peers | #69 of 400 | #72 of 400 | #144 of 400 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 371 peers | #44 of 371 | #16 of 371 | #319 of 371 | — | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 400 peers | #35 of 400 | #40 of 400 | #164 of 400 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 401 peers | #22 of 401 | #9 of 401 | #354 of 401 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Golf · 282 peers | #59 of 282 | #27 of 282 | #214 of 282 | — | Men's Golf lists |
| Women's Golf · 232 peers | #40 of 232 | #39 of 232 | #101 of 232 | — | Women's Golf lists |
| Women's Lacrosse · 257 peers | #63 of 257 | #25 of 257 | #170 of 257 | — | Women's Lacrosse lists |
| Men's Soccer · 399 peers | #114 of 399 | #38 of 399 | #366 of 399 | — | Men's Soccer lists |
| Men's Swimming & Diving · 217 peers | #58 of 217 | #40 of 217 | #109 of 217 | — | Men's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Women's Swimming & Diving · 233 peers | #73 of 233 | #39 of 233 | #130 of 233 | — | Women's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Men's Tennis · 283 peers | #10 of 283 | #24 of 283 | #22 of 283 | — | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 306 peers | #24 of 306 | #35 of 306 | #47 of 306 | — | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 328 peers | #114 of 328 | #28 of 328 | #212 of 328 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 338 peers | #137 of 338 | #28 of 338 | #238 of 338 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 400 peers | #80 of 400 | #88 of 400 | #149 of 400 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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