Whittier Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Whittier Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Whittier, California

There are at least 4 colleges in Whittier, listed and described below. These schools represent 23,584 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 11,160 full-time students, and a reported 838 dorm rooms.

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Featured Colleges in Whittier (QuickSchools™)

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Marinello Schools of Beauty
Whittier, California

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Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

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Whittier Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Rio Hondo College
3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, California 90601-1616

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, child development, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, business management, architectural tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 21,041 students, 9,839 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges in Whittier with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Southern California University of Health Sciences
16200 E Amber Valley Dr
Whittier, California 90604

Programs: chiropractic, acupuncture.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
Student Body: 558 students, 135 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Whittier College
13406 E Philadelphia Street
Whittier, California 90601

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, education, business management, political science, health and physical education, English, social services, biology.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 1,985 students, 1,186 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 838 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-580. Math: 460-580. Writing: 455-580.
Flexibility: AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Commerce Colleges	1	12,568	84
El Monte Colleges	3	115,965	154
La Mirada Colleges	2	46,783	5,830	2,649
Montebello Colleges	1	62,150	131
Norwalk Colleges	1	103,298	22,273
Santa Fe Springs Colleges	1	17,438	269

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