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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
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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| Work And Family Studies |
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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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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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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 |
| Human Services, General |
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| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Economics, General |
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| Economics, Other |
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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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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music Technology |
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| Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,756
Applied
2,362
Accepted
813
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,391
Females Applied
1,213
Females Accepted
87%
Male Admissions
1,365
Males Applied
1,149
Males Accepted
84%
Applying
3.48
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| 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 | December 15th | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | January 15th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 603 | 540 | 660 | |
| SAT Math | 621 | 520 | 620 | |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 21 | 22 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
50,410
Private
Fees
940
Full-time student fees
15,471
Room & board
8,631
Room only
Financial Aid
41,357
Avg. Financial Aid Package
47,310
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
28,229
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,636
Avg. Loan Aid
27,794
Avg. Grant Aid
38,450
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
80%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
20%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
813
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
19%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 49.01% |
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| Black or African American | 3.69% |
| White or Caucasian | 22.78% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.25% |
| Two or more races | 6.9% |
| Other | 0.49% |
Gender
Male (40.47%)
Female (59.53%)
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 | 52% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Choral groups
Campus events:
Activities Fair, WhittFest and De-Stress Day
Activities Fair, WhittFest and De-Stress Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Societies (gender-specific and coed)
Societies (gender-specific and coed)
Most popular organizations:
Poet eSports, Associated Students of Whittier College (ASWC), Sustainability Club, Athenian Society and Kinesiology & Nutrition Science Club (KNS)
Poet eSports, Associated Students of Whittier College (ASWC), Sustainability Club, Athenian Society and Kinesiology & Nutrition Science Club (KNS)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | 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
121
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 94
Part-time - 27
Male - 61
Female - 60
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