Whittier College

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #4368 United States of America #869

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Institution Info

Founded: 1887
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 1,987 students
Faculty: 350
Endowment: $110.5M
Website: https://www.whittier.edu/

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Whittier College is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1887. It is an established higher education institution. The university has approximately 1,987 students, an endowment of $110.5M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #4368 · Ranked	50.27

Research Output via OpenAlex

113

h-index

52,873

Citations

2,076

Publications

744

i10-index

0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whittier College's global ranking?

Whittier College is ranked #4,368 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #869 position.

When was Whittier College founded?

Whittier College was founded in 1887, making it 139 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Whittier College?

Whittier College has a student body of approximately 1,987 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is Whittier College's research output?

Whittier College has produced 2,076 research publications with 52,873 total citations and an h-index of 113, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Whittier College's endowment?

Whittier College has an endowment of approximately $110.5M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.