Whittier College
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
812
Men / Women
43% / 57%
Hispanic
52%
White
25%
International
13%
Black
5%
Mixed
4%
Asian
3%
Native American
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
22%
Business & Economics
20%
Arts
10%
Engineering, Computing & Math
4%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$51,350
Est. Cost of Attendance
$63,664
10-Year ROI
$124,000
ROI Percentile
35th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
66%
4-Year Graduation Rate
53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
60%
Transfer-Out Rate
24%
Weather
Comfortable Days
135 (97th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
3,300 (96th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
327 (98th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
Yield (Unbound)
5%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests — Test Blind
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier College | 239 | 36% / 64% | 8% | $45,798 | |
| Engineering Physics | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Physics | 2 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 23 +1 | 30% / 70% | 4% | $50,239 | |
| Chemistry | |||||
| Environmental Science | 6 +2 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Studies | |||||
| Kinesiology | 22 +1 | 45% / 55% | 0% | $39,960 | |
| Business Administration | 38 +2 | 66% / 34% | 13% | $54,656 | |
| Business Statistics | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Economics | |||||
| Economics | 4 +1 | 75% / 25% | 75% | — | |
| Economics and Computer Science | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 25% | — | |
| Anthropology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Child Development | 14 +1 | 7% / 93% | 0% | $40,399 | |
| English | 17 +1 | 6% / 94% | 0% | $28,940 | |
| French | 1 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $36,262 | |
| History | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| International Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Liberal Education | 23 — | 17% / 83% | 9% | — | |
| Political Science | 6 +1 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $56,272 | |
| Psychology | 25 +2 | 24% / 76% | 12% | $43,835 | |
| Social Sciences | |||||
| Social Work | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $53,965 | |
| Spanish | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $36,262 | |
| Art | 1 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Art History | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Cinema | 7 — | 86% / 14% | 57% | — | |
| Digital Arts | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Graphic Design | 8 +1 | 25% / 75% | 12% | — | |
| Music | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Music Technology | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Theatre | 3 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — |