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Westmont College

Westmont College is a small, private institution located in Santa Barbara, ca. Founded in 1937, Westmont College offers undergraduate degrees in 31 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 2
1,302 undergraduates
$51,790 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Westmont College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 77.1%
SAT score average 1328
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.64
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Westmont College is known for one of its top majors: Business/Managerial Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business/Managerial Economics
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Communication and Media Studies
Psychology, General
Biology, General
English Language and Literature, General
Fine and Studio Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $51,790
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,360
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $71,150
Average financial aid package $41,085
Estimated cost $30,065 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $51,790
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,360
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $71,150
Average financial aid package $41,085
Estimated cost $30,065 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Westmont College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,302, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

1,310

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
23%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
9%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Westmont College, students love their Intercultural Organizations, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

955 La Paz Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
8055656000
www.westmont.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Intercultural organizations

Westmont activities council

Student ministry and outreach

Westmont college student association

Orientation team

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Westmont College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Westmont College?

Westmont College is located in Santa Barbara, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Westmont College? 

The acceptance rate for Westmont College is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for Westmont College?

The average high school GPA for Westmont College students was 3.64.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Westmont College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Westmont College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $284,600.

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