Whittier College in Southern California

Whittier College, a four-year school between Downtown Los Angeles and Downtown Disney, offers more than 50 majors (including the option to design your own), 40 minors, and a serene campus with million dollar views.

With only 1,200 students, Whittier students enjoy classes that are capped at 24 students, personalized attention throughout their college experience, and a clear path to graduation.

Applying via Instant Decision

Instant Decision allows you to apply quickly and easily during a face-to-face interview with a Whittier Admission Counselor—no Common App is required.

At the conclusion of the interview, you'll receive an admission decision and, if applicable, a preliminary scholarship award.

To apply via Instant Decision, students must:

• Book an appointment using the link below
• Upload a copy your high school transcript
• Upload a graded writing assignment OR a copy of your personal statement 

Applying via the Common Application

If you've already started a Common Application, just add Whittier College to your My Colleges list, complete the writing supplement, and submit your application. There's no application fee and no SAT/ACT required.

Applications are due April 1.

Learn more about admission requirements by submitting the form below.