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Whittier College

Whittier College is a small, private institution located in Whittier, ca. Founded in 1887, Whittier College offers undergraduate degrees in 34 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
769 undergraduates
$49,864 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Whittier College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 80.8%
SAT score average 1231
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.50
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

December
10
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Whittier College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Languages and Literature
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Social Sciences, General
Education, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $49,864
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,623
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $67,487
Average financial aid package $41,357
Estimated cost $26,130 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $49,864
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,623
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $67,487
Average financial aid package $41,357
Estimated cost $26,130 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Whittier College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 769, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

795

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
24%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
40%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
18%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Whittier College, students love their Athenian Society, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

13406 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601
5629074200
www.whittier.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Athenian society

Diversity council

Program board

Psala (poet student athletic leadership academy)

Global poets

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Whittier College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Whittier College?

Whittier College is located in Whittier, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Whittier College? 

The acceptance rate for Whittier College is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Whittier College?

The average high school GPA for Whittier College students was 3.50.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Whittier College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Whittier College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $269,948.

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