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Whittier Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Whittier

There are at least 4 colleges in Whittier, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 23,731 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 12,643 full-time students, and a reported 794 dorm rooms.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Whittier Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Marinello School of Beauty
6538 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier, California 90601

  • Programs: cosmetology, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 147 students, 147 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and police, liberal arts and sciences, child development, fire-fighting, registered nursing, business management, EMT paramedic, architectural tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 21,041 students, 10,169 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 With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: chiropractic, acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 558 students, 502 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, social services, biology, political science, psychology, health and physical education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,985 students, 1,825 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 794 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-590. Math: 475-600. Writing: 480-590.
  • 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Commerce Colleges112,56884 
El Monte Colleges3115,965154 
La Mirada Colleges146,7835,8302,412
Montebello Colleges162,150131 
Norwalk Colleges1103,29822,273 
Santa Fe Springs Colleges117,438269 

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