Outcomes at Whittier
Graduation Rate
65.57%
Transfer-out Rate
26.18%
Retention Rate
70.00%
The graduation rate at Whittier College is 65.57% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. 278 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 424 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 26.18% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 70% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Whittier College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Whittier College. 278 students have completed and 111 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 34 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 424 | 424 |
| Completers | 278 (65.57%) | 278 |
| Transfer-out | 111 (26.18%) | 111 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.24%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 34 (8.02%) | 34 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 255 students have completed in 4 years and additional 21 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 255 (60.14%) |
96 (47.29%) |
159 (71.95%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 21 (4.95%) |
16 (7.88%) |
5 (2.26%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 2 (0.47%) |
2 (0.99%) |
0 (0.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65.57% (278/424) | 56.16% (114/203) | 74.21% (164/221) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 68.97% (20/29) | 64.29% (9/14) | 73.33% (11/15) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 62.50% (10/16) | 60.00% (6/10) | 66.67% (4/6) |
| Hispanic | 67.63% (140/207) | 58.06% (54/93) | 75.44% (86/114) |
| White | 63.16% (84/133) | 49.30% (35/71) | 79.03% (49/62) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Two or More Race | 58.33% (14/24) | 62.50% (5/8) | 56.25% (9/16) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (6/6) | 100.00% (3/3) | 100.00% (3/3) |