About us
Whittier College is a private liberal arts college that was founded in 1887 and is situated in Whittier, California.
The college has over 30 major and minor programs and values interdisciplinary and individualised approaches to education. It is also noted for social responsibility—#16 among Top Performers on Social Mobility, which represents the college's interest in helping students from low-income families or other sorts of barriers.
Being student-centred as well as an ethnically diverse institution, Whittier College focuses on mentoring and educational activities that enable its learners to achieve satisfying professional and personal lives and to be productive members of society.
University Highlights:
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Details
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Established
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1887
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Location
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Whittier, California
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Undergraduate Enrollment
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Approximately 813 students
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Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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8:1
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Number of Majors and Minors
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Over 30
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Ranking
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#95 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
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Accreditation
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
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Campus Size
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75 acres
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Notable Programs
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Writing Program, Whittier Scholars Program
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Athletics
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NCAA Division III, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC)
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