Whittier College
Whittier College is a private liberal arts college in Whittier, California. It is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and, as of spring 2023, had approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students. It was founded in 1887. Whittier offers one graduate degree, a master’s degree in education.
Former name | Whittier Academy (1887–1901) |
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| Motto | Lux, Poesis, Veritas, Pax, Amor Eruditionis |
Motto in English | Light, Creativity, Truth, Peace, and Love of Knowledge |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1887 |
Religious affiliation | Secular (historically Quaker) |
Academic affiliations | Oberlin Group, CLAC |
| Endowment | $112.9 million (2019) |
| President | Kristine Dillon (interim) |
Academic staff | 103 full time, 36 part time (fall 2022) |
| Students | 1,192 (fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 1,131 (fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 61 (fall 2022) |
| Location | , U.S. 33.9780°N 118.0296°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 75 acres (30 ha) |
| Colors | Purple & gold |
| Nickname | The Poets |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – SCIAC |
| Mascot | Johnny Poet |
| Website | www |
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