Whittier, CA Colleges
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Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Los Angeles. The city had a population of 85,331 at the 2010 census, up from 83,680 as of the 2000 census, and encompasses 14.7 square miles (38.0 square kilometers). Like nearby Montebello, the city constitutes part of the Gateway Cities. Whittier was incorporated in February 1898, although it was first settled in 1887, and became a charter city in 1955. The city is named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier and is home to Whittier College.
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Schools in and around Whittier, CA
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Whittier College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 1,970 students; $35,222 average out-state tuition; $35,222 average in-state tuition |
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Rio Hondo College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 22,029 students; $5,016 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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Everest College-City of Industry
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 376 students; $13,428 average out-state tuition; $13,428 average in-state tuition |
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Southern California University of Health Sciences
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 443 students; $12,000 average out-state tuition; $12,000 average in-state tuition |
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Biola University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 5,942 students; $28,852 average out-state tuition; $28,852 average in-state tuition |
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University of the West
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 211 students; $7,800 average out-state tuition; $7,800 average in-state tuition |
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Cerritos College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 21,967 students; $5,124 average out-state tuition; $728 average in-state tuition |
Whittier, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Whittier
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Business Administration and Management
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Firefighting
- Education
- Child Care Provider
- English Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Social Science
- Political Science and Government
- Architectural Technology
- Office Management and Supervision
- Psychology
- Biology
- Art/Art Studies
- Acupuncture
- Child Development
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN,LVN,Cert,Dipl,AAS)
