Whittier College Demographics & Diversity Overview

66%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
22%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Whittier College has a diverse student body with 66% students of color and 22% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
27.8%(301)
Hispanic
48.3%(522)
African American
5.3%(57)
Asian
7.2%(78)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(5)
Two or More Races
7.1%(77)
Unknown
3.8%(41)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color66%
Total Enrollment1,252
International Students22%

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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.6%(529)
Women
55.4%(656)

Gender Statistics

Men529

42% of total enrollment

Women656

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Whittier College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(12)
18-19
33.2%(261)
20-21
41.3%(325)
22-24
18.3%(144)
25+
5.6%(44)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
52.2%(24)
25+
47.8%(22)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

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 22% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 61% in-state residents, 17% out-of-state students, and 22% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.4%(89)
Out-of-State
16.6%(24)
International
22.1%(32)

Regional Representation

In-State89

61% of student body

Out-of-State24

17% of student body

International32

22% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

66%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

22%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age