Whittier College
Whittier, CA
75%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,274 |
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| Declined | 740 |
| Total Received | 3,014 |
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Founded in 1887, Whittier College is a private nonprofit four-year liberal arts college that is known for its commitment to providing students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts and its focus on preparing students for leadership roles in society. It is located on a 75-acre campus in Whittier, California—18 miles east of Los Angeles.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 1,192 |
| Established in | 1887 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
75-acre campus in Whittier (population: 86,838), 20 miles from Los Angeles. Air serves Los Angeles; train serves Fullerton (15 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Whittier College
13406 East Philadelphia Street
Whittier, CA
90608
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| Application fee | $0 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (priority deadline) | February 1 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 15 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required of some |
75%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,274 |
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| Declined | 740 |
| Total Received | 3,014 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
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100%
$35,076
| Tuition | $49,864 |
| Housing | $8,380 |
| Food | $6,892 |
| Additional fees | $1,000 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $67,136 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $35,076 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $32,060 |
Need-based
| Federal | $3,518,104 |
| State | $5,243,272 |
| Institutional | $27,196,380 |
| Other external | $164,544 |
| Total | $36,122,300 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $17,775,853 |
| Other external | $191,140 |
| Total | $17,966,993 |
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P: 562 907-4285
fao@whittier.edu
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1,192
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36%
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Recommended of All |
Maximum transferred
90
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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