Overview of Whittier College

Whittier College is a private liberal arts college situated in Whittier, California. The institution has a large selection of over 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to select from. Students are supported by an 11 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s over 60 clubs and organizations. The Whittier Poets play in the NCAA Division III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). The college fields 11 men’s and 10 women’s varsity sports.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,784 (1,732 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 42% Male/58% Female
• 98% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $49,314
• Books: $1,000
• Room and Board: $14,154
• Other Expenses: $1,000
• Total Cost: $65,468

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 96%
  • Loans: 71%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $30,002
  • Loans: $7,108

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Social Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 76%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 60%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 66%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Water Polo
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo

Overview of Whittier University Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                        

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 76%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 520/613
  • SAT Math: 510/600
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 20/25
  • ACT English: -/-
  • ACT Math: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Whittier College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Whittier College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Georgia State University, State University of New York at Fredonia, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of California, Merced, Liberty University, University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Northridge

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Whittier College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

California State University Long Beach, San Jose State University, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Hampton University, Washington State University, University of Texas at San Antonio

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Whittier College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of California, Davis, Texas Christian University, Temple University, Seton Hall University, University of Alabama, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University

Applying to Whittier College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.whittier.edu/admission/applying/freshman

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.commonapp.org/explore/whittier-college/

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.whittier.edu/academics/graduate_education     

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.whittier.edu/academics/graduate_education/applying