by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Whittier College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Whittier College stood at $51,350 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees added up to $940; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,410 |
| Fees | $940 |
| Total | $51,350 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Whittier College charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Whittier College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Whittier College is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Whittier College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Whittier College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $48,924 |
| Two Years Ago | $48,924 |
| One Year Ago | $48,924 |
| Most Recent Year | $50,410 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Whittier has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, tuition went up 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $52,909 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.23%, so cost a year out lands around $51,980.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $51,980 |
| In 2 Years | $52,618 |
| In 3 Years | $53,264 |
| In 4 Years | $53,918 |
| In 5 Years | $54,580 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $211,780.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Whittier College, head to the Whittier College Financial Aid page.
