Whittier College

Whittier, CA • private • III | Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban (Large)

Student Population

Undergrad: 848 • Total: 899

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Whittier, CA
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Website

www.whittier.edu

Region

Far West

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 345 (40.7%) • Female: 503 (59.3%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

85.4%

2,388 admitted from 2,797 applicants

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
Rolling:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

63.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

55.5%

Freshman Retention Rate

53.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$67,139

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $50,410

Room & Board

$15,729

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Students Receiving Pell Grants

34%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Water Polo

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Water Polo

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.7 GPA

In-State Awards

$22,000-$38,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$22,000-$38,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$500-$2,000 total

1 automatic scholarship (5 total)

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Common questions about Whittier College

What is Whittier College's acceptance rate?

Whittier College accepts 85% of applicants, from 2,797 applications.

How much does Whittier College cost?

Tuition and fees are $50,410.

What is Whittier College's graduation rate?

63% of students graduate within six years.