Overview
Whittier College is a private, hispanic-serving institution is located in Whittier, CA, with a mission to "prepare students from diverse backgrounds to excel in a complex global society." The liberal arts curriculum framework is centered around the four utmost values the school has, which are community, communication, cultural perspectives, and connections. Students can choose between 30 majors and concentrations, or design their own through the Whittier Scholars Program. The college has selective admissions and The Princeton Review lists Whittier as one of the Best Western Colleges.
Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$28,647
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1135
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $49,864 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $49,864 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,623 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
80%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$34,623
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,794
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$30,701
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
25%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7908
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,794
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$61,178,300
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$22,858,841
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,785
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
59%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,470
Average Other Loans Per Year
$23,207
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
3014
Students Applied
69%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
80
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | May 1 |
| Other | February 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
5%
Submitting ACT
9%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1135
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,192
Total Number of Undergrads
1,131
0
100
59%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
34
Faculty Overview
0
100
95%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
34
Countries Represented
30
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
55
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
50%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
52%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Poets
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
238
Total Female Athletes
165
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Whittier College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,900
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Seattle
New York
Top 5 Employers
Whittier College
Los Angeles Unified School District
Kaiser Permanente
Wells Fargo
University of Southern California
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingWhittier is a small private school in the eclectic town of Whittier near Los Angeles, California. The classroom sizes are small, within the range of one teacher per 25 students. thus, there is a lot of one-on-one time with your professors. Also, this gives way to making influential friends (people in high places) that assist you throughout life. the opportunities that are afforded to a Whittier student or graduate are irreplaceable and can rarely be found at another institution.
Ashley from CA
You're always noticed by the professors and always have the time with a 1-1 with them no matter what. They also grow into you becoming a friend as well, a person to talk to anytime you're free or even...hang out! But seriously you're always learning, biggest class size I've been in is 25 kids. The biggest I heard was 130. But on average it is about 16 kids or so.
Ridwan from Van Nuys, CA
Most comforting home anyone could ask for. Small town feel with all the amenities of a big city. a one of a kind experience.
Caitlyn from Whittier, CA
Most classes are small enough in which you are able to get to know your professor. Being in peer mentor groups in your first year help freshmen get to know others quickly. The financial aid staff help students with any questions or confusion they may have.
Sara from Los Angeles, CA
Whittier College is great for a student who is looking for a small school with a closely knit student body. Whittier offers incredible oppurtunities to get involved both on and off-campus. I am in love with this college and am so glad I chose to come here.
Jae from San Diego, CA
As a Poet student, I learn a lot of things in this college before I attended. I learn to be myself, before i did not know about myself. Especially what I want to do in the future. I was at lost. But after attending this college, I begin to search for the answer with my advisor help.
Mai from Alhambra, CA
Whittier College has a diverse teaching staff and they are undeniably helpful. This is a very small campus and the teachers get to know you personally. Even if your goal is to learn beyond the ciriculum the teachers are willing to sit down with you and answer questions beyond the scope of the class if you wish to understand better.
Dennis from Lakewood, CA
Whittier takes academics seriously
The clubs on campus take every opportunity to provide a wide variety of social events for the students to connect outside the classroom.
The students and staff are helpful and friendly.
Most instructors that I know genuinely care about the student's success.
The clubs on campus take every opportunity to provide a wide variety of social events for the students to connect outside the classroom.
The students and staff are helpful and friendly.
Most instructors that I know genuinely care about the student's success.
Rachel from Lakewood, CA
Very small campus. Professors get to know students very well. Most people are friendly.
Fernando from Bell Gardens, CA
The learning environment is more of an intimate setting to where you get to know your fellow classmates and your professors on a individual basis. Due to there being a close knit of us attending the school it is a big family and every one is proactive and diligent in their work. Furthermore, there is always something going on at campus due to it not being a commuter school in which our school houses 26 countries in which it has a very diverse background when it comes to learning new things.
Joseph from Whittier, CA
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