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Facts & FIGURES

  • School Mascot

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    Johnny poet

    carries a big pen

    (It’s mightier than the sword, after all)

    alumni

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    richard nixon

    37th President of the
    United States

    (Graduated from Whittier in 1934)

  • enrollment

    In fall 2016, Whittier
    College enrolled

    1,615

    UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

    +69

    GRADUATE STUDENTS

    diversity

    Students of color
    constitute about

    60%

    of the College’s
    student body

    (Making Whittier one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country)

  • faculty

    student-faculty
    ratio

    12:1

    academics

    Whittier offers
    students a choice of

    31 majors (And a variety of minors
    and program options)

Our Mission & Vision

LIVING AND LEARNING
IN TRUE COMMUNITY

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LOCATED IN THE HEART OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 

Between bustling Los Angeles and beautiful Orange County

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Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts

Arts and Culture

Offering outstanding programming that reflects the diverse interests and cultural backgrounds of Southern California.

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The Broadoaks School

A Private Pre-K to 8 School on the Whittier College Campus

The Broadoaks School is renowned for outstanding educational programs and a positive, child-centered approach.

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Greenleaf Gallery

Local and Regional Art

A gallery space featuring the works of local and regional artists, artist lecture, and special workshops.

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