Whitman College

Whitman College is a coeducational, private college of liberal arts situated in Walla Walla, Washington, United States. It was established in the year 1859. The campus encompasses an area of more than 115 acres. The college offers various major and minor degrees in subjects such as Computer Science, Anthropology, Economics, among others. The student body includes students representing more than 40 states in the U.S. and over 30 countries worldwide.

Whitman College is home to various active clubs and organizations. A few of them are the Whitman Mathematical Society, Environmental Education for Kids, International Students and Friends Club, and Unitarian Universalist Community. This institution is also notable for its Greek life. It hosts various fraternities and sororities such as Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Kappa Alpha Theta.

Whitman College Highlights

Where Whitman College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in science, fine arts, liberal arts, music, mathematics, and drama and performing arts.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Whitman College was 1,489 in 2007 (1,467 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Whitman College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Whitman College provides on-campus housing for 840 of its 1,467 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Whitman College Athletics

Whitman College is in the Northwest Conference for major sports.

Whitman College Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: