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Whittier College
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  • WHITTIER, CA
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Whittier College
#580 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
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    Whittier College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for WC?

    Whittier admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 72%. Students that get into Whittier have an average SAT score between 1040-1220 or an average ACT score of 20-26. The regular admissions application deadline for Whittier is March 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Whittier early action deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    72%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    5,038
    SAT Range
    1040-1220
    SAT Reading
    530-620
    SAT Math
    510-600
    Students Submitting SAT
    79%
    ACT Range
    20-26
    ACT English
    ACT Math
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    29%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    March 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 15
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    whittier.edu/admission/applying
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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