School Summary

Whittier College


General Information:

Founded in 1887, Whittier College is seated on 95 acres located in Los Angeles county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 8:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 175. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

13406 E. Philadelphia St.

Whittier, CA
90602
For more information call: 562 907-4200. This school has a website at https://www.whittier.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.commonapp.org/school/whittier-college


Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $15,471.00 $15,471.00
Fees $940.00 $940.00
Total $16,411.00 $16,411.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.whittier.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, No degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 10% 20%
600-699 50% 30%
500-599 20% 30%
400-499 20% 10%
300-399 0% 10%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 25%
24-29 41.67%
18-23 100%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Water polo, Cross-country running

Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running

Basketball, Softball, Volleyball

Basketball, Softball, Volleyball



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 329
Female 484
Total 813


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 346
Female 513
Total 859

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 5%
African American 4%
Hispanic 49%
Native American 0%
White 23%
Other 19%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 94%
At Least 25 Years Old 6%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 81%
Out Of State 19%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 52%
Live Off Campus 48%


Activities Fair, WhittFest, De-Stress Day

Poet eSports, Associated Students of Whittier College (ASWC), Sustainability Club, Athenian Society, Kinesiology & Nutrition Science Club (KNS)


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 14.1201                                           Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.1302                                           Business Statistics
  • 50.0913                                           Music Technology
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 05.0107                                           Latin American Studies
  • 19.0706                                           Child Development
  • 16.0301                                           Chinese Language and Literature
  • 23.1402                                           American Literature (United States)
  • 23.1404                                           English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 45.0699                                           Economics, Other
  • 19.0000                                           Work and Family Studies

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