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Campus Vibe
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
85%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
812Students
8:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$59,492Earnings 10yr
$29,871Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate85.4%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$29,871
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,125
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (31)
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
8 Years$53,338
10 Years$59,492
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$47,100
Men
$55,700
Rankings
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Varsity Sports
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
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)