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Overview
Whittier College is a Comprehensive 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
Ms. Janine Bissic
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 |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Literature |
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| English |
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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 |
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| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Premedical Studies |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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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 |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global 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 |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,233
Applied
4,131
Accepted
1,776
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,449
Females Applied
2,557
Females Accepted
57%
Male Admissions
2,784
Males Applied
1,574
Males Accepted
57%
Applying
3.59
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 574 | 528 | 620 | |
| SAT Math | 555 | 510 | 600 | |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
48,924
Private
Fees
390
Full-time student fees
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
39,393
Avg. Financial Aid Package
40,382
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
23,143
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,029
Avg. Loan Aid
24,987
Avg. Grant Aid
37,228
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
78%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,776
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
20%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 51.3% |
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| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| White or Caucasian | 24.92% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 7.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.28% |
| Two or more races | 7.4% |
| Other | 0.68% |
Gender
Male (43.58%)
Female (56.42%)
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
Campus events:
Spring Sing, Sportsfest and Homecoming
Spring Sing, Sportsfest and Homecoming
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)
Most popular organizations:
Hispanic Students Association, Hawaiian Islander Club, Black Student Union, Asian Students Association and Environment & Sustainability - Raising Awareness for the Environment / Urban Agriculture / Food Recovery Network
Hispanic Students Association, Hawaiian Islander Club, Black Student Union, Asian Students Association and Environment & Sustainability - Raising Awareness for the Environment / Urban Agriculture / Food Recovery Network
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
165
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 116
Part-time - 49
Male - 78
Female - 87
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