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| Location | Whittier, California |
| Online | whittier.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Whittier, California, Whittier College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,233 prospective students applied, and 4,131 were granted admission. Of those admitted 493 enrolled in the school. 1,779 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 73 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $48,924 plus fees of $590. Whittier College is ranked 301 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Whittier College is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Whittier College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#301 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#210 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Colleges in California
#22 in Best Private Colleges in California
#250 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1038/1220 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $590 |
| Room and Board | $14,154 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,668 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 22% |
| Business | 17% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=125763 IPEDS survey data for Whittier College.
Current students may use the Whittier College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.