Race & Ethnicity
Whittier College has a diverse student body with 66% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Whittier College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Whittier College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
42% of total enrollment
53% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Whittier College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 76% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
76%
Traditional Age (18-21)
4%
Non-Traditional (25+)
5%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Whittier College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 65% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
65% of student body
26% of student body
10% of student body
States Represented
24 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
66%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
56%
Female Students
Global Reach
10%
International
Age Diversity
4%
Non-Traditional Age