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Whittier College

Whittier, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate77%

Whittier College Student Life

Whittier College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Whittier College has several thriving Poet eSports. In fact, more students participate in the Poet eSports than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Whittier College include Associated Students of Whittier College (ASWC), Sustainability Club, Athenian Society and Kinesiology & Nutrition Science Club (KNS).

Whittier College students' favorite campus events are Activities Fair, WhittFest and De-Stress Day.

Does Whittier College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Whittier College.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 52%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 845
Number of Students Living On-Campus 606
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Whittier College offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Whittier College students live on campus. In 2023, 52% of undergrads at Whittier College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 48% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Whittier College. There are 845 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,140 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 606 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Whittier College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Whittier College Athletics

At Whittier College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Whittier College:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Water Polo NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Safety at Whittier College

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Whittier College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Whittier College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Whittier College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Whittier College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Whittier College, take San Gabriel Freeway (605) to Whittier, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Los Angeles International, Ontario, John Wayne airport.

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Keep Reading About Whittier College

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Whittier College Students

56%

Women

44%

Men

96%

Full Time

3%

Part Time

76%

In State

24%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

45%

26%

7%

7%

7%

5%

4%

0.45%

Undergraduate Students

1,140

Non-Resident / International Students

78

Graduate Students

52

Whittier College Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$49,864

Out-of-State

$49,864

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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