Founded in 1859, Whitman College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Walla Walla (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Washington. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Whitman College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Whitman College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 162 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Whitman College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.