Whitman College is a highly selective private liberal arts college of about 1,500 students in Walla Walla, Washington, in the heart of Washington wine country. Founded in 1883, Whitman is known for its rigorous academics, close faculty-student relationships, and beautiful campus. The college offers a core curriculum in Western Civilization and a wide range of major programs. Whitman's location in the Walla Walla Valley creates a tight-knit community surrounded by vineyards and the Blue Mountains.