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Whittier College

Whittier, California•Private

Your chances

-

Acceptance rate

82%

Private school in California with 800 total undergraduate students
Suburban
Far West
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
whittier.edu
13406 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4205

Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
82%
Yield rate - overall
12%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
84%
Men
80%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
2,884
Women: 52%
Men: 48%
whittier.edu/admission

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$65,487
Out-of-state
$65,487

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Applications

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters not used
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 11%
ACT: 9%
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Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
209
Student diversity
Very diverse
4-year graduation rate
59%
6-year graduation rate
72%
Retention rate
76%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
3%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 50%
Men: 50%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander
7%
Black
5%
Hispanic
51%
Native American
< 1%
Other
9%
White
27%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
8:1
Calendar system
Four-one-four

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP and IB exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

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