ROTC at Whittier College
Whittier, CA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Whittier College students join Army ROTC at California State University, Fullerton and Air Force ROTC at Loyola Marymount University.
Cross-town & partner options
Whittier College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 10.8 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 22.0 miROTC outcomes
Students at Whittier College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $51,350 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,350 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 60% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Whittier College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Whittier College has 764 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Whittier College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Whittier College: FAQ
Does Whittier College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Whittier College students join Army ROTC at California State University, Fullerton and Air Force ROTC at Loyola Marymount University.
Which ROTC branches can Whittier College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at California State University, Fullerton, 11 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Loyola Marymount University, 22 mi).
Is ROTC at Whittier College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Whittier College and train with the unit at California State University, Fullerton and Loyola Marymount University.
School links and location
These links belong to Whittier College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
whittier.edu
- Admissions
whittier.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
whittier.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Whittier, CA 90601
IPEDS UNITID: 125763
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