Whittier College
Whittier, CA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Whittier, CA · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 764 |
| Acceptance rate | 81% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1140–1340 · 9% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1090–1290 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 24–30 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 63% |
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $63,664 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Parks, recreation & fitness, Business, Biology, Visual & performing arts.
Strongest majors at Whittier College
- Languages at Whittier College: #190 of 586 schools, score 64/100, about 16 graduates a year
- Psychology at Whittier College: #240 of 694 schools, score 61/100, about 36 graduates a year
- Biology at Whittier College: #246 of 692 schools, score 63/100, about 53 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Whittier College: #248 of 668 schools, score 64/100, about 18 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Whittier College: #254 of 650 schools, score 58/100, about 64 graduates a year
Whittier College campus map
On campus
Memorial Stadium, Harris Amphitheatre.
Around campus
- Parks: William Penn Park, Central Park
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