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Whittier Colleges

Whittier Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Whittier

There are at least 4 colleges in Whittier, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 22,076 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 12,291 full-time students, and a reported 794 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Whittier; see particularly Norwalk colleges.

The largest schools here include Rio Hondo College and Whittier College.

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 2005 information.

Marinello School of Beauty
6538 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier, California 90601

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 127 students, 127 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Rio Hondo College
3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, California 90601-1699

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and police, liberal arts and sciences, fire-fighting, child development, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, business management, licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 19,012 students, 9,537 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 2005 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: 638 students, 580 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Whittier College
13406 E Philadelphia Street
Whittier, California 90608

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, English, child development, education, biology, political science, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,299 students, 2,047 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 794 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-590. Math: 470-590.
  • 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
El Monte Colleges2115,96587 
La Mirada Colleges146,7835,6582,440
La Puente Colleges241,0631,840 
Montebello Colleges162,150147 
Norwalk Colleges2103,29822,435 
Santa Fe Springs Colleges117,438389 

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