Whittier Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 80.79%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $51,350
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Whittier:
- Total Enrollment: 795
- 769 Undergraduate, 26 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.3% men, 57.7% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 60%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 24%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 66%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 44 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 2 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
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 75th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 33rd in California Colleges rankings. Whittier College is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
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.
| Undergraduate | $51,350 |
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| Graduate | $14,742 |
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| Undergraduate | $52,880 |
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| Graduate | $14,742 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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