Acceptance Rate
81%
Avg. SAT
1340
75th percentile
“Quaker-founded liberal arts college in suburban Los Angeles, where small classes build lasting faculty connections amid palm-lined paths.”
Whittier, CA
Location
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
The college's personality shines through in its approachable, supportive atmosphere, where professors know students by name and classmates form tight bonds. Whittier sits in a leafy Los Angeles suburb, 18 miles southeast of downtown, offering easy drives to beaches or urban attractions while maintaining a quieter daily rhythm. Tradeoffs include tuition around $49,000 annually and a suburban setting that lacks the constant buzz of a big city campus, plus a narrower selection of majors typical of smaller schools.
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Average GPA
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
Undergraduates access research early through faculty-led projects, especially in sciences and sustainability, with opportunities for summer collaborations or regional conferences. The intimate scale means abundant advising, but tradeoffs include fewer specialized electives and limited spots in high-demand programs compared to larger universities.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
769 undergrad • 26 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
23%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
50%
Asian
5%
Other / Multi-racial
18%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Whittier, CA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Social scenes lean toward house parties, movie nights, and trips to nearby LA spots, rather than a dominant Greek system or wild nightlife. Whittier's suburban spot means warm weather year-round but requires cars for off-campus fun, and the small size keeps things close-knit yet potentially repetitive for those craving variety.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$14,301
$30K – $48K
$13,280
$48K – $75K
$15,584
$75K – $110K
$20,979
$110K+
$27,874
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
66%
4 Years Graduation Rate
62%
6 Years Graduation Rate
69%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$59,492
66% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Whittier College and return in the fall. 62% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 69% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
62%
4-6 years
7%
Non-grad
31%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$48,924
Acceptance
81%
Undergrads
769
4-Year Grad Rate
62%
Endowment
$109M
Whittier, CA 90601
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