Perhaps it’s our location in the Pacific Northwest. Maybe it’s the dynamic community of supportive peers, caring and mentoring professors, and friendly staff who live and work here. Whatever it is, to visit our beautiful, facility-rich campus is to find a place that is distinctively different from other college campuses across the nation.
A place apart
Whitman students live and work on a residential campus that doubles as both an arboretum and an outdoor art museum. Located in a welcoming college town, it is a place that is home to an extraordinary diversity of talents, interests, activities, and people. Here it’s easy to venture outside your comfort zone, extend yourself intellectually, collaborate with others and share new ideas and insights. Here you will find the teachers, friendships, resources, inspiration, time, and space you need to discover yourself and your ability to make a difference in the world.
An inspiring residential community
Although they come from many different backgrounds, Whitman students, faculty, and staff share a passion for knowledge and a determination to make an impact on the lives of those around them. The approximately 1,400 students at Whitman come from 45 states and more than 30 different nations. And through a combination of academic rigor and all the extracurricular opportunities offered by more than 100 student-run clubs, activities, and organizations, they make a mark on both the college and the larger community.