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Whittier College

#527 in Best Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Whittier, CA
  • 700 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    A-
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    C-
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    B-
  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 1,579 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Whittier acceptance rate is 69%. Popular majors include Business Administration and Management, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies, and Political Science and Government. Graduating 64% of students, Whittier alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,100.
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
69%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
920-1130
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—
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Cost

Net Price
$25,638/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $20,021/ year
  • $30-48k
    $20,761/ year
  • $49-75k
    $21,839/ year
  • $76-110k
    $27,801/ year
  • $110k+
    $30,094/ year
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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
52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.48 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.48 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    81 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    46 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    41 Graduates
  • Psychology
    34 Graduates
  • Biology
    31 Graduates
  • English
    31 Graduates
  • Social Sciences
    26 Graduates
  • Child Development
    21 Graduates
  • Spanish Language and Literature
    18 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    15 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,579Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
29%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 31 responses
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  • Diverese
    29%
  • Diverse
    29%
  • Eager, friendly and hardworking
    23%
  • Interesting
    6%
  • Quality and personable Proffesors
    6%
  • Diverse
    3%
  • Stressed
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
71%
Poll
36%
of students say they don't have Greek life.59 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.69 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 34 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    62%
  • A place to learn and grow.
    15%
  • United
    15%
  • Indifferent to the students presence and safety
    3%
  • Inefficient
    3%
  • Terrible
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
64%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
97%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.29 responses
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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!
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Whittier College has a fun and studious environment that is safe to live. uptown Whittier is nearby making it accessible to small cafes, a movie theatre, and boutiques etc. It has adequate resources for students with disabilities. Residential life is located on campus, making it easy for students who live on campus to get to class on time. In addition, there is a three-story library with access to computers, printers, study rooms, and MADLAB where students can rent laptops, chargers, and HDMI cords. For freshman, there are career fairs during orientation week. The Whittier College Career Center offers multiple job opportunities to Poets (Whittier College Students). There is a fine balance of healthy food at the C.I. (Campus Inn). There is also a bookstore, where you can order your textbooks, stationary, etc. Whittier College has events that occur throughout the year. They include talent showcases, a variety of graduation ceremonies and just dance now competitions for freshman.
As a freshman here, so far I can say that the college is friendly and the classes are interesting. Residence halls are old, dirty, and I've seen bugs in them, so they're definitely not the best. The food here is really good, at least in my opinion! I'm overall enjoying my time here so far.