Whittier College

Whittier at a Glance

Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Suburb: Large
Campus Setting
1,387
Students Enrolled
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
66%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Whittier

$49,864
Avg Tuition
$7,785
Average Loan
$31,681
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $20,984 to $31,681 depending on aid.

Popular Academic Programs

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Social Sciences - General Studies
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Education - General Studies
  • Romance Languages, Literature, and Linguistics
  • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
  • English Language and Literature
  • Social Work
  • Natural Resources Conservation and Research
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Political Science and Government
  • History

Awards Conferred

Whittier Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

60%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Whittier students borrow an average of $7,785 in loans including federal and private sources.

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Whittier College
$49,864
66.0%
60.0%
Arts and Science Colleges
$43,193
66.9%
54.5%
Private
$30,840
56.6%
53.2%
Almost Exclusively Undergraduate Programs
$23,684
52.1%
56.8%
California
$18,674
55.8%
42.3%

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