Whittier College
tuition & fees
$51,350
graduate tuition & fees
$14,742
acceptance rate
81%
Student Population
795
Number of Programs
44
Financial Aid Amount
$32,501
Graduation Rate
60%
Whittier College is a Private, 4 years college located in Whittier, California. Whittier ranked 175th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 81st in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 795 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Whittier's acceptance rate is 80.79% last year (undergraduate school).
Whittier College is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Whittier College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 13406 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601 |
| Phone | 562-907-4205 |
| WEB | www.whittier.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.whittier.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.commonapp.org/school/whittier-college |
| Financial Aid | www.whittier.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.whittier.edu/financialaid/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.whittier.edu/financialaid/veterans |
| Disability Service | www.whittier.edu/disability |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Whittier College is 80.79% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 5.41%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80.79 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 5.41 % |
Tuition & Fees
Whittier's 2025 tuition & fees is $51,350 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.98% compared to the last year's rate ($49,864).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,742. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $51,350 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,742 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 795 students have enrolled at Whittier (2024-2025). Whittier has 769 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 26 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 795 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 769 |
| Graduate Students | 26 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Whittier offers 44 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Whittier
| Number of programs | 44 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |