Whittier College
Whittier,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Whittier College Student Life
Whittier College Student Activities
Interested in Greek life?
Whittier College has several thriving Poet eSports. In fact, more students participate in the Poet eSports than any other on-campus activity.
Other popular student organizations at Whittier College include Associated Students of Whittier College (ASWC), Sustainability Club, Athenian Society and Kinesiology & Nutrition Science Club (KNS).
Whittier College students' favorite campus events are Activities Fair, WhittFest and De-Stress Day.
Does Whittier College Offer Student Housing?
This table offers information on housing at Whittier College.
| Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Housing | Yes | – |
| Guaranteed Housing | Yes | Guaranteed for freshman |
| Co-ed Housing Available | Yes | – |
| Housing for Students with Disabilities | Yes | – |
| Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | – | 52% |
| Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | – | 845 |
| Number of Students Living On-Campus | – | 606 |
| Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | – | – |
Whittier College offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.
The majority of Whittier College students live on campus. In 2023, 52% of undergrads at Whittier College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 48% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Whittier College. There are 845 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,140 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 606 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.
Whittier College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.
Whittier College Athletics
At Whittier College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.
Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.
Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.
Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.
Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Whittier College:
| Sport | Men's Intramural | Women's Intramural | Men's Division | Women's Division | Men's Scholarships | Women's Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Lacrosse | – | – | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Soccer | – | – | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Swimming And Diving | – | – | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Tennis | – | – | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Track And Field | – | – | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Water Polo | – | – | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Cross Country Running | – | – | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Safety at Whittier College
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
Whittier College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Whittier College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.
Whittier College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.
Plan a Visit to Whittier College
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Whittier College Students
56%
Women44%
Men96%
Full Time3%
Part Time76%
In State24%
Out-of-StateEthnicity
45%
26%
7%
7%
7%
5%
4%
0.45%
Undergraduate Students
1,140
Non-Resident / International Students
78
Graduate Students
52
Whittier College Campus Services
Student Services
- Counseling
- Health Clinic
- Women's Center
- Veterans Affairs
- Career Planning
- Alumni Networking
- ESL
Campus Security
- Late-Night Transport / Escort
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
- 24-Hour Security Patrol
Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,192
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
77%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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