Sunday, February 20, 2011

Whitman - PROS

Academics
  • Student-faculty ratio - 10:1
  • 70% of classes have fewer than 20 students
  • Lack of TA's
  • Ranked #9 - best classroom experience
  • Ranked #20 - most accessible professors
  • Ranked #12 - best college library
  • Has 3-2 or 3-3 programs in engineering and computer science (with the University of Washington, Caltech, Columbia, Washington University, and Duke), international studies and international business (Monterey Institute of International Studies)
  • Students may also pursue teacher certification through partnerships with the University of Puget Sound


Student Life
  • More than 100 student clubs/organizations
  • Indoor rock climbing facility
  • Student outdoor program coordinates just-for-fun recreation trips
  • Portland, Oregon - 4 hours away, Seattle - 4.5 hours away
  • Hiking, biking, kayaking
  • Ranked #8 - school runs like butter
  • Ranked #17 - happiest students
  • Ranked #20 - dorms like palaces
  • Ranked #12 - best quality of life
  • Good weather

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