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Welcome to Whitman

Grow. Think. Explore. Thrive.

Nestled at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Walla Walla, Washington, you’ll find a place like no other. Whitman College is a top-tier liberal arts school with accomplished and friendly faculty and passionate and curious students. Here, you can find endless support and opportunities in and outside the classroom—becoming your best self.

Whitman by the Numbers

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
60+
Majors
1:1
Student-Tree Ratio
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About Us

What Makes Whitman Remarkable

From the moment you arrive on our beautiful campus, you’ll belong to a community that challenges you, supports you and wants the best for you. You’ll matter here—and you’ll make a difference.

About Whitman
Student Highlight
Gabe W., Junior

My favorite thing about Whitman is going to sound pretty cheesy and broad, but I like the culture. It feels like a safe place for students to really try new things and become passionate in all sorts of different things. There is definitely a level of competition because it’s a very good school, but there’s also, everywhere you go, just a culture of support and really helping each other which I think is probably pretty unique to Whitman.  

Life at Whitman
Eric
Fall 2024

Whitman Magazine

Enjoy our Fall 2024 edition of Whitman Magazine. From the stage of a historic theater to the side of a volcano, from the world of investing to athletic championships, Whitman alumni, faculty and students are showing the world what it means to be a Whittie.

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A Look Back: Whitman’s Fall Semester in Photos
Whitman Stories

A Look Back: Whitman’s Fall Semester in Photos

From the last days of summer to the first frost, the Fall 2024 semester at Whitman College brought amazing experiences and a host of good memories. Enjoy this small sampling of life at Whitman College in Fall 2024.

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Whitman College Introduces New Minor in Law, Culture & the Humanities

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Justin Daigneault ’09

Justin Daigneault ’09: Uplifting Youth Mental Health

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Community Learning Days Workshop Highlights Neurodiversity

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Bridging the Past: A Conversation on History, Healing & Hope

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Penrose Library Receives National Award for Accessibility & Diversity

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M. Gessen

M. Gessen To Deliver The Press in Times of Peril Keynote

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Watch Pat Henry in PBS Documentary for Holocaust Remembrance Day

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A Look Back: Whitman’s Fall Semester in Photos

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A Record Number of Whitties Studied Off-Campus in Spring 2024

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2025 Day of Celebration Legacy Walk

Whitman & Walla Walla Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Dylan Martin ’15

‘Whitman Lets People Be People’ [Video]

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Salaguinto Family Internship Endowment Supports & Funds Strong Launches

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Brenna Yellowthunder ’17: A Leader for Change & Justice

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Wellness at Whitman: Creating a Culture of Caring

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Checking in With Newman Civic Fellow Adam Simon ’26

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A Holiday Greeting from Whitman College [Video]

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Friends From Two Worlds: First-Year International & U.S. Students Share Rooms & Lives

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5 Fun & Unique Clubs at Whitman College

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New Endowment To Help More Students Enjoy the Full Whitman Experience

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Laura Sanchez ’07

Laura Sanchez ’07: Creating Impact Through Research

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Whitman College Hosts Inaugural First Foods Festival

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Weird Whitman History: ‘Rocky Horror’ Celebrates 30 Years on Campus

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President Bolton Highlights Whitman’s Unique Curriculum at Family Weekend

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Cloepfil To Explore Athletics, Art & Identity in Upcoming Reading

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