Whitman County ships wheat, barley, peas and lentils worldwide. It is also home to Washington State University, the second-largest university in the state. Washington State University, with its main campus in Pullman and urban campuses in Spokane, the Tri-Cities and Vancouver, enrolls 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students. WSU offers more than 150 major fields of study taught by over 2,000 faculty, including many with national and international reputations. A leading research institution, WSU also offers a nationally ranked Honors College and nationwide distance learning degrees.
Residents enjoy access to safe and maintained park facilities.
Recreational and leisure activities abound as well as programs to benefit health, well-being, and social interaction amongst the residents of Whitman County and visitors.