Whittier College Admission
Acceptance Rate
75.45%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
10.95%
Freshmen Enrollment
249
SAT Scores
1,220
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,014 students have applied and 2,274 students have allowed to admit to Whittier College (Acceptance rate: 75.45%). Whittier's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.95 % where 249 students have finally enrolled out of 2,274 admitted students.
Whittier acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California.
Whittier enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California.
How to Apply to Whittier College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Whittier. Whittier offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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 |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Whittier and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Whittier College is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 26. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier College | 1,220 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Whittier College, 22 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,220 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 620 | 690 |
| Total | 1,140 | 1,220 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Whittier College, 13 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 23 | 25 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 23 | 29 |
Whittier Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Whittier College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |