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Whitman College
  • 4 Year
  • WALLA WALLA, WA
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Whitman College
#1 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Washington
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • WALLA WALLA, WA
  • 413 reviews
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    Whitman College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    64%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,260 / year
    Poll
    71%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 98 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 38 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $7,960 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 19 responses
    • Prentiss and Reid
      37%
    • Reid campus center
      32%
    • Off-campus if you can afford it
      16%
    • Cleveland Commons
      5%
    • Jewett Hall
      5%
    • Lyman Hall
      5%
    83%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 41 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 28 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      50%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      36%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      7%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      7%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    96%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 27 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 17 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      12%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      76%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      6%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      6%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 21 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      5%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      62%
    • Not very visible.
      19%
    • We have campus police?
      14%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 48 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      10%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      83%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Film Society, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 34 responses
    • Beer Mile
      18%
    • Pinging
      15%
    • Greek Life parties (Ball&Chain)
      12%
    • IHC Block Party
      12%
    • Drive-in Movies
      9%
    • Back To School Party
      6%
    • Onion Fest
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      18%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      71%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      11%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 20 responses
    • Frat blackout parties
      45%
    • Frat/Sorority themed parties
      25%
    • Halloween
      15%
    • Graduation
      5%
    • Greekend
      5%
    • Homecoming
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    19%
    Women in Sororities
    12%
    71%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 42 responses
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