Whittier College - Whittier, CA

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Whittier College

School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's (and professional) degree. Whittier College is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

13406 E Philadelphia Street
Whittier, CA 90601
Main Phone: 5629074205
Web Site: WWW.whittier.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,985 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.0% of students attend full-time, while 1.0% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 135 male students and 176 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 43.4% of the student body, while females made up 56.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (54)%, Hispanic (228)%, Asian (492)%, and Native American (17)%.

Whittier College is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 61.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 590

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 475 or higher. One fourth of students scored 600 or higher.

Degree Levels

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Education English Language And Literature Environmental Conservation History And Social Sciences Humanities And Liberal Arts Law School And Legal Life Sciences Literature And Language Mathematics Performing And Visual Arts Philosophy And Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration And Public Service

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Whittier College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

  • Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field

Special Student Services

Academic Services

  • Remedial assistance
  • AP credits
  • Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

  • Student employment services
  • Career counseling
  • Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 41,410.00
In-State, Living With Family:$ 30,960.00
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 41,410.00

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:
  • High-school GPA is required.
  • Secondary school rank is required.
  • Secondary school record is required.
  • Standardized test scores are required.
  • Recommendations are required.
  • A college preparatory program is required.
  • The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:
  • A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

School data is from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.