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WHITTIER COLLEGE

  • 13406 E Philadelphia Street
  • Whittier, CA 90601
  • OPEID College Code: 00134200
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  • General Phone: (562) 907-4205
  • Vice President for Finance & Administration: James Dunkelman
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 2,093
  • College Mascot: Poets
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Whittier College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Whittier College Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,0021,2672,269
Number Granted Admission (%)672 (67%)958 (76%)1,630 (72%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)174 (26%)182 (19%)356 (22%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam31889%
ACT ® Exam3811%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading470580
SAT ® Math470590
SAT ® Writing470570
 
ACT ® Composite1925
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving66%24%17%93%
Avg Amount Receiving$10,690$4,505$7,739$15,183
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.2%2.7%1.4%
Number in Default61614
Number in Repayment490574977
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$34,228$32,270$30,180
In-State Tuition and Fees$34,228$32,270$30,180
Out of State Tuition and Fees$34,228$32,270$30,180
Books and Supplies$1,638$1,566$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,548$9,050$8,620
Other Expenses$3,042$2,970$2,279
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,872$10,152$6,964
Other Expenses$3,996$3,870$2,357
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,140$3,870$2,756
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$48,456$45,856$41,879
In-State$48,456$45,856$41,879
Out of State$48,456$45,856$41,879
Off Campus
In-District$50,734$47,858$40,301
In-State$50,734$47,858$40,301
Out of State$50,734$47,858$40,301
Off Campus with Family
In-District$40,006$37,886$33,736
In-State$40,006$37,886$33,736
Out of State$40,006$37,886$33,736
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree2-
Biology Degree15-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree33-
Business Statistics Degree--
 
Education
Education Degree-59
Physical Education Degree--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree27-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Asian Civilization Studies Degree--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development Degree13-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree3-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree6-
 
History
History Degree10-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies Degree2-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Professions and Studies, Other Degree--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree3-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree2-
Religious Studies Degree1-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree4-
Physics Degree2-
 
Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology Degree--
Psychology Degree15-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree10-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree26-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree1-
Economics Degree9-
International Relations and Affairs Degree--
Political Science Degree24-
Social Sciences Degree24-
Social Sciences, Other Degree--
Sociology Degree7-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree5-
Music Degree1-
Art Studies Degree8-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,093
    • Undergraduate: 1,358 Graduate: 735
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 943 Female: 1,150
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 634 Female: 724
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 309 Female: 426
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,868 Part-Time: 225
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,340 Part-Time: 18
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 528 Part-Time: 207
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien271%
American Indian130.6%
Black924%
Asian20210%
Hispanic51024%
White79138%
Unknown45822%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1810.05%
Ages 18-1951124%
Ages 20-2160429%
Ages 22-2441820%
Ages 25-2937218%
Ages 30-341035%
Ages 35-39382%
Ages 40-49352%
Ages 50-6590.4%
Age Over 6510.05%
Age Unknown10.05%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees44038258
Faculty Status134134-
Tenured Faculty7373-
Graduate Assistants1-1
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service18313449
Primarily Instruction49-49
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4444-
Other Professionals87861
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1261188
Clerical And Secretarial73703
Service and/or Maintenance99-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$83,075 (134)$89,106 (66)$77,222 (68)
Professor$102,010 (54)$108,342 (34)$91,245 (20)
Associate Professor$69,454 (35)$73,053 (13)$67,327 (22)
Assistant Professor$70,947 (45)$65,666 (19)$74,806 (26)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$83,075 (134)$89,106 (66)$77,222 (68)
Professor$102,010 (54)$108,342 (34)$91,245 (20)
Associate Professor$69,454 (35)$73,053 (13)$67,327 (22)
Assistant Professor$70,947 (45)$65,666 (19)$74,806 (26)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes486299187
Unduplicated Athletes426259167
Baseball2727-
Basketball301614
Football8787-
Golf99-
Lacrosse522923
Soccer522824
Softball15-15
Swimming and Diving462422
Tennis261610
Track and Field, Outdoor612734
Track and Field, X-Country30822
Volleyball13-13
Water Polo382810
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$18,045$16,248
Assistant Coaches-$4,369$2,288
 
Coaches
All Coaches673928
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Lacrosse532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Soccer743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming and Diving422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Outdoor1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Track and Field, X-Country633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Water Polo633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students61%
 
By Gender
Male59%
Female63%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien73%
American Indian75%
Black60%
Asian42%
Hispanic58%
White66%
Unknown61%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less55%
5 Years61%
6 Years61%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related-1
On Campus
Drug Related-6
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-2
Burglary2021
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape22
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary3728
Vehicle Theft24
Arson11
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  • Reviewed on: December 12, 2010 Flag Review
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  • Whittier college is a joke. People here don't come here for school instead they come to party and smoke. Although many schools consist of partying they also consist of kids with potential to learn. The classes consisted of power points and I ended up using 3 of the 10 books I bought for my 5 classes. I am transferring and would suggest not to come here unless you want to pay a lot for nothing. There is no social life outside of partying and the location is very boring. It was very hard to study with the ridiculous noise levels of people up at all hours with no enforcement from RA's or campo. I would really suggest going somewhere else even if you got full tuition to this school like me. its not worth your time.
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Overall Rating: 1
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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