Whittier College

Whittier Overview

Whittier College (Whittier) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Whittier, CA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Whittier's tuition & fees is $51,350 for the academic year 2024-2025. 93% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $32,501.

The school has a total enrollment of 795 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).

Whittier's acceptance rate is 80.79% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 5.41%.

Whittier ranked 75^th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 33^rd in California Colleges rankings. Whittier College is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Whittier College is $51,350. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,742.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $52,880 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,742.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$51,350
Graduate	$14,742

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$52,880
Graduate	$14,742

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	80.79% Acceptance Rate / 5.41% Yield
Graduation Rate »	60%
Transfer-out Rate	24%
Retention Rate	66%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	12.50% (8 to 1)
Student Population »	795 (769 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$32,501

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Whittier College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Whittier
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	13406 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601
Phone	562-907-4205
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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