Whittier College
Liberal arts college · Whittier, CA · 764 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
81%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$24,940
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$64,712
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
55%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Whittier College?
Whittier College accepts about 81 of every 100 applicants (81%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Whittier College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Whittier College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Whittier College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $64,712 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,940 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $52,877 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$52,877
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$52,877
- Room & board$17,593
- Total cost of attendance$64,712
- Average net price after grants$24,940
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Psychology, Social Sciences, Biology.
Whittier College FAQ
- What is Whittier College's acceptance rate?
- 81% — accessible.
- Is Whittier College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Whittier College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Whittier College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Whittier College cost?
- About $64,712 a year before aid; $24,940 on average after grants.
- What is Whittier College's FAFSA school code?
- 001342. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Whittier College receives your information.
- What is Whittier College's graduation rate?
- 55% of students finish within six years.
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