Westmont Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 77.05%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1330. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $53,584
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Westmont:
- Total Enrollment: 1,310
- 1,302 Undergraduate, 8 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39% men, 61% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 70%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 34 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's.
Westmont Overview
Westmont College (Westmont) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Santa Barbara, CA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Westmont's tuition & fees is $53,584 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,749.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,310 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Westmont's acceptance rate is 77.05% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.86%. The median SAT score is 1330 and the ACT score is 28.
Westmont ranked 44th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 20th in California Colleges rankings. Westmont College is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Westmont College is $53,584.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $55,440 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Westmont College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Westmont
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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