PrivateSuburban

Whittier College

Whittier, California 90601

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Sciences-focusedTight-knitSuburban

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

Plan Your Visit

85%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

812Students

8:1Student:Faculty

63%Grad Rate

$59,492Earnings 10yr

$29,871Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.4%

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

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

42.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,125

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

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%

Below Average

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

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vs 2024

Forbes

#430

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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

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M

13 mi(23 min)

San Diegopop. 1.4M

101 mi(175 min)

Phoenixpop. 1.6M

344 mi(596 min)

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

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby hotels

$100-180/night

< 5 mi

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