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Whittier College
Whittier,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate77%
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About Whittier College
Whittier College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Whittier, California. Whittier College was founded in 1887. The college currently enrolls around 1,192 students a year, including 1,140 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Whittier College
Around 77% of applicants get into Whittier College each year. In 2022, 2,274 out of 2,951 total applicants were accepted.
| Whittier College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 77% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 10% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Whittier College is located in the town of Whittier, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
If you would like to see Whittier College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take San Gabriel Freeway (605) to Whittier, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Los Angeles International, Ontario, John Wayne.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Whittier College and Whittier are like without leaving home.
College Info
Whittier College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Whittier College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Whittier College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Whittier College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1200 - 1290
Math SAT Range
590 - 690
Reading SAT Range
590 - 690
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1290 and Above
Good
1200 to 1290
Avg
1200 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Whittier College students is 1239. Applicants with SAT scores of 1290 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Whittier College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1200 to 1290 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1200 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Whittier College.
Whittier College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$65,487
In State$65,487
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$48,924
$48,924
Fees
$940
$940
Housing
$15,623
$15,623
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Whittier College is like? There are approximately 1,192 students enrolled at Whittier College, including 1,140 undergraduate students and 52 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 76% percent are from CA and 24% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time3%
Part Time76%
In State24%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,192
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
77%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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