Whitman College

345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362-2083
http://www.whitman.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1883
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,512
Endowment311,821,131
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Application Fee45
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Tuition30,806
Room/Board7,840
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsNorth West Museum, Sheehan Gallery, Stevens Gallery.
Basic Serviceshealth service, health insurance
MuseumsNorth West Museum, Sheehan Gallery, Stevens Gallery.
Periodical Subs2,200
# of Books374,131
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities34%
Students in sororities26%
Campus Size117 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing63%
College housing typescoed dorms, women's dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, other housing options
Popular EventsInterest block House party, Whitstock, Ren Faire, weekly music concerts, international dinner, Campus Activity Board semi-formal dance
Nearest AirportPasco, WA. (45), Spokane, WA. (170)
Nearest TrainPasco, WA. (45)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra
Number of Organizations60
# of fraternities4
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities34%
Students in sororities26%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Pioneer (weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Beta Kappa, Sigma Delta Pi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Shalom
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) American Indian Association, Asian Culture Association, Club Latino, International Student & Friends Club, Amnesty International
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Coalition against Homophobia, Action for Animals, ASWC Student Government, Blue Moon, Campus Activity Board, Center for Community Service, Feminists Advocating Change & Empowerment, GLBTQ, Interest House Community, KWCW, Outdoor Program, Organic Garden, Panhellenic, Peer Listeners, Pioneer, Renaissance Faire, Stevens Gallery, Whitman Campus greens, Whitman Civil Liberties Union, Whitman College Republicans, Whitman Investment Company, Whitman Mentors, Whitman Science Club, Whitman Young Democrats, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Ski Club, Rugby, Tae Kwon do, Track and Field Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball Club, White Water Club, Cycling Club, Greek Life, Hiking Club, Juggling Club, Peace Coalition, SAACS, Schwa, Senior Fund, Sirens of Swank, Speech & Debate, Student Technology Advisory Committee, Testostertones, Theatre Sports, Whitman Medieval Society