College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1883 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,512 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$311,821,131 |
Application Deadline: |
January 15 |
Application Fee: |
$45 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$30,806 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,840 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral 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 |
Student Organizations: |
60 |
Honor Societies: |
Phi 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 |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Pioneer (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
4 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
34% |
Number of Sororities: |
4 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
26% |
College Services
Basic: |
health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
374,131 |
Library Facilities: |
Archives, government documents. |
Museums |
North West Museum, Sheehan Gallery, Stevens Gallery. |
Computers Available: |
410 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
100 |
Wired Labs: |
50 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
1,200 |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-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) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms, women's dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, other housing options |
Sprinkler System: |
95% |
Fire Alarms: |
64% |
Campus Size: |
117 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Pasco, WA. (45), Spokane, WA. (170) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Pasco, WA. (45) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Pasco, WA. (45) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Interest block House party, Whitstock, Ren Faire, weekly music concerts, international dinner, Campus Activity Board semi-formal dance |
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