Whittier College
Private liberal arts college in Whittier, California, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Whittier College is a private liberal arts college in Whittier, California. It is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and, as of spring 2024, had 815 undergraduate and graduate students. It was founded in 1887. Whittier offers one graduate degree and a master's degree in education.
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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; 137 years ago (1887) |
Religious affiliation | Secular (historically Quaker[1]) |
Academic affiliations | Oberlin Group, CLAC |
Endowment | $112.9 million (2019)[2] |
President | Kristine Dillon (interim) |
Academic staff | 103 full-time, 36 part-time (fall 2022)[3] |
Students | 815 (spring 2024)[4] |
Undergraduates | 815 (spring 2024) [4] |
Location | , U.S. 33.9780°N 118.0296°W / 33.9780; -118.0296 |
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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