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Whittier College

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Whittier College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Whittier, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Whittier College Rankings

Whittier College is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #134 of 469 State — California
Overall Quality #192 of 667 Region — Far Western
Overall Quality #1202 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is Whittier College?

Location of Whittier College

Contact details for Whittier College can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 13406 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601
Phone: 5629074205
Website: www.whittier.edu/
Admissions: www.whittier.edu/admission
Financial Aid: www.whittier.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Whittier College?

You can apply to Whittier College online at: www.commonapp.org/school/whittier-college

Whittier College is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Whittier College

Here’s what Whittier College considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Whittier College?

Whittier College has an acceptance rate of 81%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 5% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Whittier College can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 2,134 1,691 79%
Women 2,524 2,095 83%

Can I Afford Whittier College?

The average net price after aid at Whittier College is $29,871. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $50,410
In-State Fees $940
Out-of-State Tuition $50,410
Out-of-State Fees $940
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $51,350
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $51,350

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 18% of students at Whittier College receive some form of financial aid (143 students).

Nearly 93% of students at Whittier College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,501 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,471.

Student Loan Debt

54% of Whittier College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,635 per year.

Whittier College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 67 students enrolled at Whittier College. Whittier College is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 812 undergraduate students at Whittier College, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Whittier College

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Whittier College undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Whittier College Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 46
Black or African American 45
Hispanic 316
White 196
American Indian/Alaska Native 11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 5
Two or More Races 37
Non-Resident 107

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Whittier College are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of Whittier College Students
State First-Time UG Students
California 133
Nevada 5
Utah 5
Washington 4
New Mexico 2

Additionally, approximately 13.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Whittier College Graduate Student Diversity

46 of Whittier College’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Whittier College, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Whittier College

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Whittier College graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Whittier College
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Black or African American 1
Hispanic 33
White 8

Online Learning at Whittier College

Whittier College delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

127 undergraduate students at Whittier College took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 9 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Whittier College

Whittier College offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Whittier College has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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