by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Whittier College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Whittier is ranked #858 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Whittier is also ranked #96 on the Best Colleges in California list.
Whittier College has an acceptance rate of 81%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it’s not the only school you apply to, even if it’s your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
At Whittier, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 8 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Whittier College is 76%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Whittier College this rate is 53%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Whittier the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 63%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Whittier College.
During the most recent academic year, there were 812 undergraduates at Whittier.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Whittier College.
The overall average net price of Whittier is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Whittier
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22,678 | $30,119 | $28,096 | $27,433 | $35,090 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Whittier, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Whittier, approximately 54% of students took out student loans averaging $6,635 a year. That adds up to $26,540 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 3.7%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Whittier College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Whittier College make around $59,492 per year during the early years of their employment. This is good news for future Whittier College graduates since it is 21% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
Whittier College is an private not-for-profit institution found in Whittier, California. Whittier is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Whittier College.
Get in touch with Whittier College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 13406 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601 |
| Phone: | 5629074205 |
| Website: | www.whittier.edu |
| Facebook: | facebook.com/whittiercollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/WhittierCollege |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 20 majors graduated from Whittier College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 283 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 40 | $36,650 |
| General Psychology | 27 | $27,562 |
| General Biology | 24 | $22,976 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 23 | NA |
| Health & Physical Education | 23 | $25,185 |
| General English Literature | 18 | $22,750 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 16 | NA |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 15 | NA |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 10 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
127 students took at least one online class at Whittier College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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