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Overview
Whittier College is a 4-year institution located in Whittier, CA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Office of Admission
13406 East Philadelphia Street
Whittier, CA 90608-0634
United States
13406 East Philadelphia Street
Whittier, CA 90608-0634
United States
Contact
Mr. Erasmo Fuentes
Director of Admission
Email: admission@whittier.edu
Phone: 562-907-4238
Fax: 562-907-4870
Director of Admission
Email: admission@whittier.edu
Phone: 562-907-4238
Fax: 562-907-4870
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Latin American Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business Statistics |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
American Literature (united States) |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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English Literature (british And Commonwealth) |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Child Development |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Chinese Language And Literature |
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French Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-law Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Social Work |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,038
Applied
3,644
Accepted
1,490
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,031
Females Applied
2,272
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
2,007
Males Applied
1,372
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
3.45
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 2 recommendations |
Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 20th | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 620 | ||
SAT Math | 520 | 600 | ||
ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
48,924
Private
Fees
390
Full-time student fees
8,216
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
39,603
Avg. Financial Aid Package
40,538
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
26,750
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,957
Avg. Loan Aid
26,740
Avg. Grant Aid
37,511
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
82%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
21%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,490
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
20%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 53.43% |
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Black or African American | 4.7% |
White or Caucasian | 22.78% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Asian | 6.85% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.27% |
Two or more races | 7.19% |
Other | 0.34% |
Gender
Male (42.95%)
Female (57.05%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 46% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
More
Societies (gender-specific and coed)
Societies (gender-specific and coed)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | Division 3 | No |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Water Polo | No | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
162
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 108
Part-time - 54
Male - 75
Female - 87
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