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Whittier College

#635 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Whittier, CA
  • 720 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      A-
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      C-
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B-
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    Whittier is an above-average private college located in Whittier, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,640 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Whittier acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Business, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Political Science and Government. Graduating 69% of students, Whittier alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,600.
    About Whittier College...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
    Address
    13406 E Philadelphia Street
    Whittier, CA 90601
    Website
    whittier.edu
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    Whittier College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    74%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    1010-1220
    ACT Range
    21-27
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $26,764/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $28,841/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%

    Academics

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    91%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.44 responses
    55%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.51 responses
    57%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.51 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      81 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      46 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      41 Graduates
    • Psychology
      34 Graduates
    • Biology
      31 Graduates
    • English
      31 Graduates
    • Social Science Research Methods
      26 Graduates
    • Child Development
      21 Graduates
    • Spanish Language and Literature
      18 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      15 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,640Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    41
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    37%
    Varsity Athletes
    26%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 34 responses
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    • Diverse
      29%
    • Diverese
      26%
    • Eager, friendly and hardworking
      24%
    • Interesting
      6%
    • Quality and personable Proffesors
      6%
    • Diverse
      3%
    • Outgoing
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    66%
    Poll
    34%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.62 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.72 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 37 responses
    Report
    • Diverse
      62%
    • A place to learn and grow.
      16%
    • United
      14%
    • Indifferent to the students presence and safety
      3%
    • Inefficient
      3%
    • Terrible
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    69%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    97%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.29 responses
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    CAAS, Center for Advising and Academic Success, is always providing students with different events. Some of the workshops include resume building, adjusting to college,and more.Whittier College uses Handshake so if you get Work Study in your Financial Aid Packet then you go on Handshake and apply to different on campus jobs.
    The classes are small so you get to know your Professor better as well as get one on one help if needed. The Professors all have Office Hours sometime during the week. Office Hours are there so that if a student has a problem or needs an answer they can reach the professor easily during those hours.
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    I am going into my Junior year at Whittier College and I can tell anyone who is considering it as there school, or is already planning to attend in the Fall, that it is an excellent choice. This is especially true if you are looking for a campus where it is easy to meet people and is not overly congested with a large student population. Here you can make genuine connections with fellow students and professors/faculty that you will most likely see on a day-to-day basis. There are also plenty of advantages to going to a private college with a smaller than average student body: smaller class sizes that allow you to make a deeper, more personal connection with educators, a decent sized campus that is easy to navigate, plenty of recreational activities throughout the school year to help alleviate stress, and so much more.
    I think I made the right choice coming to Whittier. I am absolutely in love with the campus and overall atmosphere of the school. I was worried about the size at first (it is quite small), but after attending my first semester I enjoy the fact that it allows for a more community-like experience. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. I also feel secure yet free. The food at the CI is amazing, there are so much options to choose from. I loved all my professors and classes so far. Also, uptown Whittier it just a close walk! It’s my favorite place to just Rome around when I’m bored!