Whittier College Demographics & Diversity Overview

66%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
10%
International
24
States Represented

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

White
28.2%(295)
Hispanic
47.7%(499)
African American
5.3%(55)
Asian
7.3%(76)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(5)
Two or More Races
7.2%(75)
Unknown
3.9%(41)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color66%
Total Enrollment1,192
International Students10%

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

Men
44.4%(502)
Women
55.6%(629)

Gender Statistics

Men502

42% of total enrollment

Women629

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

18-19
31.1%(352)
20-21
44.6%(504)
22-24
20.0%(226)
25+
4.3%(49)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
38.3%(23)
25+
61.7%(37)

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

In-State
64.6%(159)
Out-of-State
25.6%(63)
International
9.8%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State159

65% of student body

Out-of-State63

26% of student body

International24

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