About Whitman College About Menu An education from Whitman College is special As a small residential liberal arts college in Walla Walla, Washington, Whitman is rooted in the traditional liberal arts values like critical thought and academic rigor. But at our foundation is also a belief in the value of community and power of relationships. Our graduates are scholars, but also explorers, advocates and scientists. They climb mountains, travel to far-off corners and give voice to others. They care about community and aim to become citizens of the world. Fast Facts Our Students 9:1 student-faculty ratio 88% five-year graduation rate 85 off-campus programs in 45 countries 1:1 student-tree ratio About Walla Walla An award-winning downtown with boutique shops and gourmet restaurants; world-class outdoors experiences in our backyard; and a mild climate with ample sunshine. Walla Walla, Washington, has it all. Our close-knit, caring community provides the perfect environment in which to live and learn. Learn more about Walla Walla Scholarships & Financial Aid $30M in scholarships awarded annually 76% of students receive financial aid 60% of students graduate with no loan debt $19,000 Those who do take on loans graduate with about $19,000 in debt Financial Aid & Costs Merit and Talent Awards Whitman History Founded in 1859 as Whitman Seminary, Whitman College became a non-sectarian, four-year, degree-granting college in 1883. As a private institution, the college prides itself on its independence from sectarian and political control. Read more about Whitman's history Accolades for Whitman College #6 Most accessible professors — Princeton Review #18 Top liberal arts colleges in the west — Forbes America's top colleges #2 Best colleges in the state of Washington — BestColleges.com See more rankings Majors, Minors and Programs Majors Minors Other All ‘Forever Yuck,’ a Collaboration Rooted in Disgust Anthropology Anthropology - Environmental Studies Art Art - Environmental Studies General Studies Program Geology Geology - Astronomy Geology - Computer Science Geology - Environmental Studies Geology - Physics German Studies VISIT OUR CAMPUS APPLY FOR ADMISSION GIVE TO WHITMAN 345 Boyer Ave. Walla Walla, WA 99362 General: 509-527-5111 Admission: 509-527-5176 visually-hidden text visually-hidden text visually-hidden text visually-hidden text