School Information

60.9
Total Enrollment 2,093
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Whittier College

http://www.whittier.edu
13406 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, California 90601
(562) 907-4205

MISSION STATEMENT Positioned on a hillside, Whittier College encompasses 75 acres of land Whittier College is a residential four-year liberal arts institution that prepares students from diverse backgrounds to excel in a complex global society. Through challenging, interactive courses, taught by accomplished professors, students learn to make connections across disciplines, understand cultural perspectives, and integrate learning with practical application. Inspired by our Quaker heritage, a Whittier education equips students to be active citizens and effective communicators who embrace diversity and act with integrity.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Whittier College, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 91.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $16,573), and 64% receive loans ($8,857 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,548. Off campus it is around $10,872.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Whittier College is $26,969 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,289 people applied to Whittier College. Of the applicants, 72.0% were admitted (67.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 22.0% accepted (26.0% male and 19.0% female)

Of the 1,358 undergraduate students at Whittier College, 1.0% are part-time. A majority (98.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 28.0% of the 735 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     56.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     52.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     61.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 562.907.4238
Admissions Office Email admission@whittier.edu
Admissions Office Address Whittier College 13406 E. Philadelphia Street P.O. Box 634 Whittier, CA 90608
Admissions Website http://www.whittier.edu/
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Whittier College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Whittier College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
 
Whittier College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 17
Biochemistry 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 33
Business Administration and Management, General 33
Business Statistics 0
Education 0 59
Education, General 59
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
English language and literature/letters 27
English Language and Literature, General 27
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 13
Child Development 13
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 9
French Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 6
History 10
History, General 10
Legal professions and studies 0 164
Law (LLB, JD) 164
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 0
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 2
International/Global Studies 2
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Science 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 26
Health and Physical Education, General 26
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Philosophy 2
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 6
Chemistry, General 4
Physics, General 2
Psychology 15
Developmental and Child Psychology 0
Psychology, General 15
Public administration and social service professions 10
Social Work 10
Social sciences 65
Anthropology 1
Economics, General 9
International Relations and Affairs 0
Political Science and Government, General 24
Social Sciences, General 24
Social Sciences, Other 0
Sociology 7
Visual and performing arts 14
Art/Art Studies, General 8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Music, General 1
 
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