Whittier College
Whittier, California · Private
Whittier College admitted 85% of 2,797 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 63% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Whittier College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Whittier College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Whittier College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $67,487 a year. After grants, students paid $32,436 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Whittier College’s acceptance rate?
Whittier College admitted 85% of applicants: 2,388 of 2,797 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Whittier College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Whittier College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Whittier College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Whittier College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does Whittier College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Whittier College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one essay, 150–700 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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