First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: whittier.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Whittier College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | AP 4 General MATH transfer credit | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | AP 4 General MATH transfer credit | |
| Biology | 3 | AP 4 General BIOL transfer credit | |
| Chemistry | 3 | AP 5 General CHEM transfer credit | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | AP 4 General PHYS transfer credit | |
| United States History | 3 | AP 3 General HIST transfer credit | |
| Psychology | 3 | AP 3 General PSYC transfer credit | |
| Statistics | 3 | AP 3 General MATH transfer credit |
Show all 28 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | AP 4 General MATH transfer credit | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | AP 4 MATH 141 COM1 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | AP 4 General MATH transfer credit | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | AP 8 MATH 141 and 142 COM1 | |
| Biology | 3 | AP 4 General BIOL transfer credit | |
| Biology | 4 | AP 8 BIOL 100 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | AP 5 General CHEM transfer credit | |
| Chemistry | 4 | AP 5 CHEM 110A | |
| Chemistry | 5 | AP 10 CHEM 110A and 110B | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | AP 4 General PHYS transfer credit | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | AP 4 PHYS 135A | |
| United States History | 3 | AP 3 General HIST transfer credit | |
| Psychology | 3 | AP 3 General PSYC transfer credit | |
| Psychology | 4 | AP 3 PSYC 100 | |
| Statistics | 3 | AP 3 General MATH transfer credit | |
| Statistics | 4 | AP 3 MATH 080 COM1 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | AP 3 General COSC transfer credit | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | AP 3 COSC 120 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | AP 3 General ECON transfer credit | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | AP 3 ECON 200 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | AP 3 General ECON transfer credit | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | AP 3 ECON 201 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | AP 3 General HIST transfer credit | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | AP 3 HIST 101 CUL6 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | AP 4 General PHYS transfer credit | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | AP 4 PHYS 135B | |
| European History | 3 | AP 3 General HIST transfer credit | |
| European History | 4 | AP 3 HIST 201 CUL5 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | AP 3 General COSC transfer credit | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | AP 3 COSC 100 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | AP 1 Music Electives | |
| Music Theory | 4 | AP 2 Music Electives | |
| Music Theory | 5 | AP 4 Music Electives | |
| Art: History | 3 | AP 3 General ART transfer credit | |
| Art: History | 4 | AP 6 ART 205 and 206 CUL5 | |
| English Lang/Comp | 3 | AP 3 General ENGL transfer credit | |
| English Lang/Comp | 4 | AP 6 English Electives | |
| English Lit/Comp | 3 | AP 3 General ENGL transfer credit | |
| English Lit/Comp | 4 | AP 6 ENGL 110 and English Electives | |
| Gov’t and Politics - U.S | 4 | AP 3 PLSC 110 CUL4 | |
| Gov’t and Politics - US | 3 | AP 3 General PLSC transfer credit | |
| History - U.S | 4 | AP 3 HIST 206 or 207 CUL4 | |
| Modern Languages: Chinese | 3 | AP 4 General CHIN transfer credit CUL7 | |
| Modern Languages: Chinese | 4 | AP 8 CHIN 120 and 121 CUL7 | |
| Modern Languages: French | 3 | AP 4 General FREN transfer credit CUL7 | |
| Modern Languages: French | 4 | AP 8 FREN 120 and 121 CUL7 | |
| Modern Languages: German | 3 | AP 4 General INTD transfer credit CUL7 | |
| Modern Languages: German | 4 | AP 8 General INTD transfer credit CUL7 | |
| Modern Languages: Spanish | 3 | AP 4 General SPAN transfer credit CUL7 | |
| Modern Languages: Spanish | 4 | AP 8 SPAN 120 and 121 CUL7 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | AP 4 General PHYS transfer credit | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | AP 4 PHYS 150 COM1 | |
| Spanish Lit | 3 | AP 4 General SPAN transfer credit | |
| Spanish Lit | 4 | AP 8 Spanish Electives |
Source: catalog.whittier.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 38 |
| Psychology | 25 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 23 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 |
| English Language and Literature | 17 |
| Child Development | 14 |
| Graphic Design | 8 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 7 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| Economics and Computer Science | 4 |
| Social Work | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Business Statistics | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 2 |
| Music Technology | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Digital Arts | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field) (LGB)
Nearest hub airport
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.0 of 20
Elevation
369 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
46°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
39 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,320 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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