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Whittier College

Whittier, California 90601

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateSTEM StrongClose Faculty Access

Known for business — close-knit campus

Whittier College is a private institution in Whittier with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 812 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,492 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,871.

Established
1887
Motto
Lux, Poesis, Veritas, Pax, Amor Eruditionis
Mascot
Johnny Poet
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Southern California
Division
Division III

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85%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
812Students
8:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$59,492Earnings 10yr
$29,871Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Whittier College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$49,864
Room & Board$15,623
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$63,925
Average Net Price$29,871
Median Debt at Graduation$24,937
Monthly Payment (10yr)$264

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,678
$30–48K$30,119
$48–75K$28,096
$75–110K$27,433
$110K+$35,090

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,125

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (31)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

53%

Negative
  • •53% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
812
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 23%
Black 4%
Hispanic 49%
Asian 5%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.4%
Freshman Retention52.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,025
10 Years$59,492

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#95
↓2
vs 2024
Forbes
#430
↑2
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#64
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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

SoftballBaseballLacrosseLacrosse program

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles22 mi
SAN San Diego99 mi
LAS Las Vegas218 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2582 mi · ~74h 35m drive
New York, NY2437 mi · ~70h 24m drive
Hartford, CT2502 mi · ~72h 17m drive
Providence, RI2566 mi · ~74h 8m drive
Albany, NY2444 mi · ~70h 36m drive
Syracuse, NY2323 mi · ~67h 7m drive
Rochester, NY2250 mi · ~65h drive
Buffalo, NY2185 mi · ~63h 7m drive
Philadelphia, PA2379 mi · ~68h 44m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2123 mi · ~61h 20m drive
Harrisburg, PA2287 mi · ~66h 4m drive
Newark, NJ2428 mi · ~70h 9m drive
Washington, DC2285 mi · ~66h 1m drive
Baltimore, MD2305 mi · ~66h 35m drive
Atlanta, GA1922 mi · ~55h 31m drive
Charlotte, NC2104 mi · ~60h 47m drive
Raleigh, NC2221 mi · ~64h 10m drive
Miami, FL2323 mi · ~67h 7m drive
Orlando, FL2185 mi · ~63h 7m drive
Tampa, FL2137 mi · ~61h 44m drive
Nashville, TN1766 mi · ~51h 1m drive
New Orleans, LA1657 mi · ~47h 52m drive
Richmond, VA2272 mi · ~65h 38m drive
Chicago, IL1734 mi · ~50h 6m drive
Detroit, MI1971 mi · ~56h 56m drive
Minneapolis, MN1515 mi · ~43h 46m drive
St. Louis, MO1576 mi · ~45h 32m drive
Kansas City, MO1345 mi · ~38h 51m drive
Indianapolis, IN1797 mi · ~51h 55m drive
Columbus, OH1964 mi · ~56h 44m drive
Cleveland, OH2036 mi · ~58h 49m drive
Milwaukee, WI1733 mi · ~50h 4m drive
Dallas, TX1226 mi · ~35h 25m drive
Houston, TX1358 mi · ~39h 14m drive
Austin, TX1212 mi · ~35h 1m drive
San Antonio, TX1189 mi · ~34h 21m drive
Los Angeles, CA13 mi · ~23 min drive
San Francisco, CA359 mi · ~10h 22m drive
San Diego, CA101 mi · ~2h 55m drive
Seattle, WA968 mi · ~27h 58m drive
Portland, OR834 mi · ~24h 6m drive
Denver, CO822 mi · ~23h 45m drive
Phoenix, AZ344 mi · ~9h 56m drive
Salt Lake City, UT577 mi · ~16h 40m drive
Honolulu, HI2571 mi · ~74h 16m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Los Angeles (LAX)22 miles
Rental car
33 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
44 min$26-44
San Diego (SAN)99 miles
Rental car
149 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
198 min$119-198

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