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The real 4-year cost of Whittier College

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Whittier College went from $32,250 to $49,864, an average of 2.0% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$52,953
Year 2$54,025
Year 3$55,118
Year 4$56,234
4-year total$218,331

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$178,331
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$111,223
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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