Whittier College
Whittier, CA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 81%
Whittier College is a private university in Whittier, California. Whittier College was founded in 1887 and enrolls 899 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 899 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 81% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $49,864 |
| Out-of-State | $49,864 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Whittier College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
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| English Proficiency Test | |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Whittier College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $48,924 | $48,924 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Room and Board | $15,623 | $15,623 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $66,487 | $66,487 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 40 | ||
| Psychology, General | 27 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 23 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 16 | ||
| Child Development | 15 | ||
| Graphic Design | 9 | ||
| Environmental Science | 8 | ||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Social Work | 4 | ||
| Economics and Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Education, General | 3 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Business Statistics | 2 | ||
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Digital Arts | 1 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 1 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Technology | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release