Whittier College is a four-year independent liberal arts college located in California that was founded in 1887. It has a diverse student body of around 1,500 students and offers 31 majors across 23 disciplines. The college emphasizes a Quaker foundation of valuing diversity and community through quality education in small classes. It costs around $35,782 per year for tuition and fees plus $10,026 for room and board, though 85% of students receive financial aid averaging $25,055. Transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for merit scholarships from $10,500 to $13,500. The application process involves common applications with essays and letters of recommendation. Whittier prepares students