Whitman College announced a new pricing model that caps annual tuition at 10% of families’ parental adjusted gross income, using FAFSA income reporting. For families earning $100,000 or less, Whitman said scholarships will cover the full tuition cost. For the 2026–27 year, Whitman listed tuition at $68,692, with an estimated total cost of attendance of $32,928 for a family earning $150,000 under the 10% cap once food, housing, and books are included. The model is intended to address what the college describes as the complexity and stress of the traditional financial aid system. The institution said it uses federal grants and merit-based scholarships to fulfill the 10% promise, while students can still use federal loans and work-study for additional costs such as housing and food. The policy adds to the growing set of colleges seeking greater transparency in net price before enrollment.