Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 75.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,240
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,140–1,340
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 27
- Total Enrollment
- 812
Admissions Overview
Whittier College is less selective with a 75.45% acceptance rate, meaning about three out of four applicants get in. This makes it accessible for students who might not have perfect grades but show genuine interest in learning. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1140 and 1340 on the SAT, with an average of 1240. Students don't need to be academic superstars to succeed here. The college looks for students who value small class sizes (8:1 student-faculty ratio) and want to be part of a tight-knit community. Given its Quaker heritage and liberal arts focus, Whittier seeks students who are curious, collaborative, and interested in meaningful discussions rather than cutthroat competition.