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Whittier College was established in 1887. The founders of the institute were members of the Religious Society of Friends. It is a private college of liberal arts, and is located in Whittier, California. The campus of Whittier College is spread across an area of more than 70 acres. Whittier College offers over 30 minors and 30 majors in various streams of study. The college also organizes programs for studying abroad. The student body includes international students from over 15 countries.
Whittier College’s athletics department fields more than 15 men's and women's sports teams. The teams are known as the Poets, and they are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The teams participate in sports including basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and tennis.
Whittier College is located in Whittier, CA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Whittier College is the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Whittier College is known for its programs in law.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 475 and 600.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Whittier College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Whittier College had 1,985 enrolled students in 2007.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Whittier College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Whittier College
13406 E Philadelphia Street
Whittier, CA 90601
General Phone: (562) 907-4205
http://WWW.whittier.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 245 | law, legal professions |
| Liberal Arts | 102 | social services, political science, English, sociology, history, economics, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 47 | education, physical education teaching |
| Business And Management | 45 | business management, business statistics |
| Science | 38 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | psychology, child psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | child development, social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Whittier College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 272 | 32 |
| First-professional degree | 238 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 54 | 2 |
In 2007, Whittier College had a total enrollment of 1,985 students (1,825 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| First Professional | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 66% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Whittier College offers campus housing for 794 of its 1,825 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Whittier, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,430 | 1,485 | 61% | 311 | 21% |
| Men | 1,057 | 608 | 58% | 135 | 22% |
| Women | 1,357 | 866 | 64% | 176 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 475 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,160 |
| Room and board | $ 8,750 |
| Room charge | $ 4,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Whittier College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 134200)
Whittier College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $103,918 | 13 | $100,597 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $68,906 | 18 | $66,523 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $64,068 | 29 | $64,561 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $84,036 | 62 | $72,348 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Statistics
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Social Work
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Whittier College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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