Whittier College Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

Whittier College's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at a robust 85.4%, with 2,797 applicants and 2,388 accepted. This marks a significant increase from the 75.4% acceptance rate in 2022, following a trend of rising acceptance rates over the past couple of years. Notably, the acceptance rate surged from 57% in 2019 to 85.4% in 2024, indicating a substantial shift in the admissions landscape. Historically, Whittier College has shown variability in its acceptance rates, fluctuating from as low as 63% in 2015 to highs in recent years, particularly the noteworthy 72% in 2020 and 82% in 2021.