Whitman College

Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA

• Small private liberal arts college

• Offers 48 majors and 33 minors

• Strongest programs include biology, psychology, economics, politics, environmental studies, English, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, and astronomy.

• All seniors complete either a written thesis  and oral defense or pass written and oral exams in their major.  

• First college in the U.S. to require comprehensive exams for graduation.

• Offers 3-2 programs in engineering, oceanography, forestry and environmental management in partnerships with other universities including Caltech, Columbia, and Duke.

• 88% five year graduation rate.

• 68% of classes have fewer than 20 students

• Very accessible professors

• Grant program available for students to pursue unpaid internships

• Students here generally have a love of learning

• Merit scholarships average $12,200

• 82% of students receive financial aid

• 60% of students graduate with no student loan debt

• These houses available for students interested in foreign languages, fine arts, writing, community service, Asian studies, environmental studies, global awareness, and multiculturalism.

• Lots of great outdoors activities close by.

• 1:1 student-tree ratio

• Large Greek system (35% of men, 34% of women)

• 70% of students participate in community service

• Division III sports