Whittier College

Whittier, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Whittier College

Whittier College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Whittier, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 764 students. The acceptance rate is 81%. 60% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $59,492.

81%

Acceptance

$25,757

Net price

764

Enrollment

60%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

81%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$25,757

Average net price

$51,350

In-state tuition

$51,350

Out-of-state tuition

$17,082

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$63,664

Total cost of attendance

34%

Students receiving Pell grants

54%

Students with federal loans

$24,937

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$21,718

$30–48K

$19,928

$48–75K

$24,973

$75–110K

$26,718

$110K+

$30,599

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business23.1%

Parks & Recreation12.7%

Psychology11.8%

Social Sciences8.5%

Biology7.1%

Visual & Performing Arts5.2%

Humanities4.7%

History4.3%

English3.8%

Multidisciplinary3.3%

After Graduation

$59,492

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$46,025

Median earnings (6 yrs)

60%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$25,263

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

764

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

39%

White

24%

Asian

Black

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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