Whittier College
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 |
Academic staff | 103 full-time, 36 part-time (Fall 2022) |
| Students | 797 (2025) |
| Location | , U.S. 33°58′41″N 118°01′47″W / 33.9780°N 118.0296°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 75 acres (30 ha) |
| Colors | Purple & gold |
| Nickname | Poets |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – SCIAC |
| Mascot | Johnny Poet |
| Website | whittier.edu |
Whittier College is a private liberal arts college in Whittier, California, United States. Founded by Quakers in 1887, it is a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. As of fall 2025, it had 797 undergraduate and graduate students. Whittier athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III.