Whitman College - Walla Walla, Washington

Connor F.

The quality of education is something, but the quality of the student body is what has changed my life. Specifically, the quality of one student, my partner, who I love dearly. They are so smart! Whitman helped a bit with that, but they were already smart honestly!

Ananya M.

During my application process, I experienced unwavering support from Whitman’s community, especially from the current students who played a key role in helping me make my decision. As an international student, I discovered a wealth of resources that eased my transition and made me feel at home. The CCEC has been especially instrumental in guiding me toward opportunities for personal and professional growth. At Whitman, I’ve always felt recognized and included as an individual, making it truly feel like a second home.

lucas L.

Okay college, not worth the price tag.

The academic part is great since the classes are small and they hire great professors. However, I did attend other university after I graduate, and I honestly don't feel a difference.

College life is a meh. You get to do a lot of outdoor stuffs. As for Greek life and drinking/partying, you might as well go to a big city for university.

In conclusion, for this price tag, go to an Ivy League. Your local state university will do the same.

Jennifer L.

I am a current student (class of 2024). I think Whitman has been affordable and given me a high quality education. As a fin-aid/Pell Grant student, Whitman was around the same as my state university (Maine) with higher quality of education. I'm graduating soon with debt way below the national average.

Downtown is super close to campus and I can easily walk for coffee, the the bookstore, or to any number of fantastic restaurants. There are tons of events on campus every week, from guest speakers to concerts. There's a club for anything as well. Our campus newspaper, the Whitman Wire, is awesome. I never feel bored. Plus, classes keep me very occupied. Whitman doesn't tend to do busy work. Classes are usually discussion based with an emphasis on writing and speaking. Essays and class discussion posts are a regular occurrence. Professors are very accessible, office hours are required for all instructors. I've been able to get to know my advisor and department very well over the past four years.

Campus culture is open and friendly. People hold doors and wave hello to each other between classes. It's easy to meet new people. I've found great life-long friends. Some parties on the weekend but there isn't pressure to go. There of plenty of people more like me who'd rather do something more casual or not drink as often. People here work-hard and really care about doing well, but it's not cut-throat or uber competitive. I'm super grateful for all the support Whitman has given me and I feel prepared to do well post-grad.

Fred T.

Whitman is a fantastic liberal arts school with the best professors, small class sizes, a beautiful campus and buildings, and it's in a gorgeous area. As a bonus, Whitman sends many students to top graduate programs in the world in many different fields! My time at Whitman was highlighted by my close relationships with my professors, chances to do scientific research on campus, and the many excellent friendships and connections I made during my time there. I can't recommend Whitman enough as a college to both learn about the world and yourself.

Do yourself a favor and seriously consider Whitman as an option for college.

Mark T.

My Whitman degree prepared me for graduate work at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a rewarding career in the civil service. Whitman has very high academic standards and students cooperate to graduate. Access to professors is superb and the student body is bright and hard working. Most students play intramural sports and take advantage of the Outing Program which sponsors outdoor events all over the Pacific Northwest. If you’re looking for an academic challenge with top-notch graduate prospects and a tight-knit and friendly student body, Whitman should be on your short list.

Harrison W.

My education and experiences during my time at Whitman were truly life changing. Whitman's innovative Semester in the West program taught me to challenge my own bias and assumptions, to seek out opposing views, to respect diversity of thought, to see the nuances in life and people, and to strive for compromise.

Through Whitman's incredibly well run off-campus studies program, I was able to study "Sustainability in Europe" in Copenhagen, Denmark right beside the European Union's environment agency headquarters. While back in Walla Walla, I also had the privilege of taking Bob Carson's environmental field studies course which exposed me to local rural environmental issues in a deeply meaningful way.

As a result of my Whitman education, I am committed to doing all I can to 'translate these local, regional, and global experiences into an ethical and meaningful life of purpose."

I was truly inspired to read the news about Whitman's new commitment to divest from fossil duels and to bolster their investments in renewable energy and sustainably minded companies.

I am forever grateful and indebted to Whitman College. Thank you for believing in me and investing in my education.

Very Respectfully,
Harrison Wills
Whitman College alumni 2013-2016

Bert S.

I had the worst school experiences of my life at this college. People were very mean and judgemental and the school itself is overpriced and overrated. You pay around the same tuition as you would pay for Harvard or Yale with about as much distinction as you would get from most accredited colleges. I ended up getting a BS at Capella University for a fraction of the cost of one year's tuition at Whitman College. If you're concerned with Greek life and drinking, then Whitman College is for you, but if you're concerned with getting your money's worth from a university, then avoid Whitman college at all costs.