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    Uni facts

    Los Angeles, USA
    • Type
      Private
    • Rank
      5922
    • International students
      55
    • Nationalities
      20
    • Total programs
      60
    • Acceptance rate
      72%

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    Study abroad at Whittier College

    If you’re an international student looking for a top-notch higher education institution, Whittier College is a great choice. It’s located in the city of Whittier in the US state of California and has been educating bright minds from around the world since 1887.

    International students enrolled at Whittier College can choose from a range of fantastic programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The University offers great courses across many disciplines including business, the sciences, languages, and the arts.

    Whittier College is a wonderfully vibrant place to be. It’s home to awesome facilities like a great library, excellent study spaces, brilliant social areas, handy career workshops, and a number of amazing student support services.

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    Why study at Whittier College?

    • Cultural diversity

      The College is home to a very multicultural student body

    • Excellent staff

      Learn from talented professors who are leading experts in their fields

    • Fabulous location

      California is an incredibly popular international study destination

    Life as an international student

    The College is an exciting place to be an international student. Over 1,700 overseas students from around the globe are currently enrolled at Whittier College. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, and you’ll make lots of friends in no time.

    There’s a wide variety of extra-curricular activities available for international students to get involved in at Whittier College. There are over 90 student clubs, societies, and organizations across a range of interests including sports, faith, and politics.

    Students enrolled at Whittier College can choose from a number of accommodation options. You can live in one of the seven on-campus residence halls, or explore private off-campus housing options - there’s a great variety available.

    Student life & facilities

    Group of students planning a presentation in a living room
    • Library
      • Individual Study Rooms
      • Computer labs
      • Group Study Rooms
      • Quiet Areas
    • No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
      • No. of Swimming pools
      • No. of Baseball Pitches
      • No. of Diving Pools
      • No. of Tennis Courts 6
      • No. of Basketball Courts
    • IT Support
      • Loan Laptops
      • Campus Wireless Connectivity
    • Healthcare & Medical
      • Physiotherapy
      • Travel Vaccinations
      • Campus Pharmacy
      • Family Planning
      • Counselling & Mental Health Services
      • Campus Doctor
      • Emergency Contraception
    • Food & Restaurants
      • Restaurants
      • Cafe’s
    • Fitness Centre
      • Machines
      • Free Weights
      • Swimming Pool
    • Sports Facilities
      • No. of Natural Turf American Football Pitches
      • Sport facilities
    • Praying Rooms
      • Chaplaincy
    • Clubs & Organisations
      • No. of Clubs & Organizations 80
    • Transport
      • Campus parking
    • Tutoring Support
      • Student Tutoring & Support
      • Academic Tutoring & Support
      • Peer & Buddy Program

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    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition - $48,924, or $18,924 per year with a scholarship

    Funding

    International Scholarships

    • Amount - $30,000 per year
    • Requirement - Available to all of your admissible students

    Location

    Whittier College

    13406 E, Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90602, USA

    Whittier is a beautiful student city in Southern California. There’s so much for international students to enjoy and it’s also around 30 minutes away from downtown Los Angeles.

    Visa requirements for Whittier College

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    USA student visa requirements