Whittier College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$50,410
3.04% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$28,101
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
80.8%
4,778 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
795
95.8% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
60%
295 Graduates

About

Whittier College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Whittier College were General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees awarded), General Psychology (27 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (24 degrees).

In 2024, 283 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Whittier College. 65.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (135 degrees), 1.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (85 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Whittier College is $50,410, which is $20,422 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Whittier College is $50,410, which is $20,422 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,101.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Whittier College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$50,410
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Whittier College was $50,410. The cost of tuition at Whittier College is $20,422 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Average Net Price

$28,101
2024 Value
13.4%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Whittier College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,101. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Whittier College grew by 13.4%.

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Other Student Expenses

$12,462
Room and Board
$1,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Whittier College was of $12,462 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.43% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

93%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Whittier College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.11% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Whittier College received 4,778 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 70.8% annual growth. Out of those 4,778 applicants, 3,860 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.8% acceptance rate.

There were 795 students enrolled at Whittier College in 2024. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Whittier College has an overall enrollment yield of 5.41%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.8%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
3,860
Accepted Out of 4,778

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Whittier College was 80.8% (3,860 admissions from 4,778 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 85.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 70.8%, while admissions grew by 61.6%.

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SAT Scores

9%
Submission Percentage (2022)
22
Scores Submitted (2022)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Whittier College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Whittier College had a total enrollment of 795 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Whittier College is 762 students and the part-time enrollment is 33. This means that 95.8% of students enrolled at Whittier College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Whittier College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 5.53% Asian, 5.53% Black or African American, 4.4% Two or More Races, 1.38% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.629% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Whittier College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.1%) and White Female (13.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (50%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.6%) and White Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Whittier College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 795 students. The full-time enrollment at Whittier College is 762 and the part-time enrollment is 33. This means that 95.8% of students enrolled at Whittier College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

66%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Whittier College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Whittier College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    319 enrolled students
  2. White
    191 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Whittier College is 40.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 5.53% Asian, 5.53% Black or African American, 4.4% Two or More Races, 1.38% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.629% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 44 students (5.53%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 87 more women than men received degrees from Whittier College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Whittier College is hispanic or latino (135 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (85 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Whittier College is General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (27 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (24 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Whittier College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Whittier College are Elementary & middle school teachers (239,938 people), Other managers (207,560 people), Secondary school teachers (156,513 people), Postsecondary teachers (143,931 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (104,069 people).

The most specialized majors at Whittier College in 2024 are English (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Human Sciences (15 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Whittier College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Whittier College are English (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Human Sciences (15 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Whittier College are Elementary & secondary schools (588,160 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (345,913 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (189,407 people), Computer Systems Design (175,527 people), and Construction (112,379 people).

The most specialized majors at Whittier College are English (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Human Sciences (15 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Whittier College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    40 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    27 degrees awarded
  3. General Biological Sciences
    24 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Whittier College was General Business Administration & Management with 40 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

98
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
185
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Whittier College, which is 0.53 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (185).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Whittier College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.86 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Whittier College in General Psychology, which is 3.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

60%
100% Completion Time
66%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 60% of students graduating from Whittier College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    135 degrees awarded
  2. White
    85 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Whittier College is hispanic or latino (135 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (85 degrees).

0.707% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    100 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    52 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Whittier College is hispanic or latino female (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (52 degrees).

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Operations

Whittier College has an endowment valued at nearly $139M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.9M (7.84%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Whittier College had a total salary expenditure of 60.2M. Whittier College employs 35 Professors, 25 Associate professors and 18 Lecturers. Most academics at Whittier College are Male Professor (20), Female Professor (15), and Female Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Whittier College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 61 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

Endowment

$139M
2024 Endowment
7.36%
growth from 2023

Whittier College has an endowment valued at about $139M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Whittier College grew 7.36% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $83.9M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$32.5M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Whittier College paid a median of $32.5M in salaries, which represents 54% of their overall expenditure ($60.2M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$8.18M
Instructional Salaries
90
Number of Employees

In 2024, Whittier College paid a total of $8.18M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Whittier College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 61 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

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