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Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA · Private nonprofit · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $29,343
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $70,327
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Westmont College is a private nonprofit college in Santa Barbara, CA with 1,302 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1328 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,343 per year ($25,406 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,327 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,244
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,792
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing630–750
200800
SAT Math610–700
200800
ACT Composite25–32
136
What Westmont College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $73,544
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $55,724
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$25,406
- $30–48k$23,934
- $48–75k$22,519
- $75–110k$26,273
- $110k+$35,729
Get a personal estimate with Westmont College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $70,327
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,609
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,302
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White52%
- Hispanic23%
- Black3%
- Asian5%
Westmont College FAQ
What is Westmont College's acceptance rate?+
Westmont College admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Westmont College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 630–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1328.
What ACT score do you need for Westmont College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–32.
Is Westmont College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Westmont College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,244 students applied to Westmont College and 1,792 were admitted; 320 enrolled.
Does Westmont College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Westmont College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Westmont College require an essay?+
Westmont College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Westmont College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $73,544 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,343.
What is Westmont College's graduation rate?+
68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 125727 · How we use this data
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