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Whittier College
Whittier, CAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 81% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Whittier College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Whittier, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 764 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
764 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
81% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading635 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math595 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite26 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
81%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,959
Earnings 5yr: $93,045
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,462
Earnings 5yr: $75,643
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,792
Earnings 5yr: $61,761
Debt: $25,000
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,736
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,937
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,397
Earnings 5yr: $49,534
Debt: $25,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,853
Earnings 5yr: $63,587
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,536
Earnings 5yr: $32,702
Debt: $25,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,719
Earnings 5yr: $45,155
Debt: $25,997
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,877
Earnings 5yr: $45,651
Debt: $25,750
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $60,980
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $56,770
Debt: $26,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $40,976
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$25,757
In-State Tuition$51,350
Out-of-State Tuition$51,350
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
67%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,025
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,492
Completion Signals
60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
66%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,125
Est. Monthly Payment
$196/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$81,480
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