Whitman College
Former names | Whitman Seminary (1859–1882) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Per ardua surgo |
Motto in English | Through adversities I rise |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | December 20, 1859 |
Religious affiliation | Protestant (ceased in 1907) |
Academic affiliation | Oberlin Group Annapolis Group CLAC |
| Endowment | $785.97 million (2024) |
| President | Sarah Bolton |
Academic staff | 192 (2023) Full-time |
| Undergraduates | 1,544 (2023) |
| Location | , U.S. 46°04′15″N 118°19′44″W / 46.0707°N 118.3289°W |
| Campus | Rural, small town, 117 acres (47 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Nickname | Blues |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – NWC |
| Website | whitman.edu |
Whitman College is a private liberal arts college in Walla Walla, Washington. The school offers 53 majors and 33 minors in the liberal arts and sciences, and it has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1.
Founded as a seminary by a territorial legislative charter in 1859, the school became a four-year degree-granting institution in 1882 and abandoned its religious affiliation in 1907. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and competes athletically in the NCAA Division III as a member of the Northwest Conference.