At a glance
Average net price
$25,757
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.0%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
764
In-state tuition
$51,350
Out-of-state tuition
$51,350
Cost of attendance
$63,664
Median earnings (10y)
$59,492
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 66.2%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (33%), social sciences (26%), business (17%).
- STEM15%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts33%
- Social sciences26%
- Trades & services9%
- Business16.7%~128 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology10.5%~80 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.0%~77 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts9.6%~73 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences7.5%~58 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English7.1%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.1%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering0.8%~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 107 | $36,650 | $25,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 80 | $22,976 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 78 | $25,185 | $25,997 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 59 | $27,562 | $25,000 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 55 | $23,267 | $24,937 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 43 | $56,241 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $25,750 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 36 | $27,103 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | $22,750 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 27 | $30,364 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 15 | $25,730 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering Physics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Law. | First professional | — | $34,282 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Whittier College
Whittier College is a small institution located in Whittier, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 764 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Psychology, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Whittier College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,757 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $51,350 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $63,664 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 66.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,492 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Whittier College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Psychology, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (33% of credentials), social sciences (26% of credentials), business (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Whittier College accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Whittier, California (suburb), Whittier College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Whittier College
Q.How much does Whittier College cost?
The average net price at Whittier College is $25,757 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $63,664.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Whittier College?
Whittier College has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Whittier College?
Whittier College admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Whittier College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Whittier College graduate earns $59,492 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Whittier College?
Published tuition is $51,350 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Whittier College located?
Whittier College is located in Whittier, California (ZIP 90601).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Whittier College at their official website.