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Whittier College

Whittier College
13406 East Philadelphia Street
Whittier, CA 90608-0634


Fax number: (562) 907-4870
Website: https://www.whittier.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.43
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 603 verbal, 621 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1200 - 1290
Average ACT: 25 English, 24 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 24 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 10%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 5%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,951
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,274
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 24%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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