Whittier, CA

Whittier College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Whittier College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Whittier, CA.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Whittier College is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

81% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 4,778 applied, 3,860 accepted, and 209 enrolled in Whittier.
94 men and 107 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $51,350 for undergraduate programs and $14,742 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 2.98% compared to last year at Whittier College.

Financial Aid

1,069 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $33,050.
For freshmen, 241 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $32,008.

Student Population

A total of 795 students enrolled Whittier in 2025.
By gender, 336 men and 459 women students are enrolled.
There are 769 undergraduate and 26 graduate students.

44 Major Programs

  • 2 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Whittier is 60% and the transfer-out rate is 24%.
The retention rate is 66% for full-time and 66% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
60%
Transfer-out Rate
24%
Retention Rate
66%
Students to Faculty Ratio
8 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 126 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Whittier and the average faculty salary is $81,845. The studetns to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
There are 333 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $76,892.
Number of Faculties
126
Average Faculty Salary
$81,845
Number of Staffs
333
Average Staff Salary
$76,892

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries