Westmont College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,207
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Santa Barbara, California, Westmont College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Westmont College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Westmont College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Westmont College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Westmont College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,660

Cost of attendance at Westmont College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,660

Cost of attendance at Westmont College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Westmont College received on average $32,308 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,308

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	42	14%	$4,305	$180,827
Other Federal Grant	42	14%	$5,177	$217,427
State Grant/Scholarships	54	18%	$8,404	$453,798
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	305	99%	$30,107	$9,182,568
Total Grant & Scholarships	305	99%	$32,308	$9,853,793

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Westmont College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Westmont College students is 73.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.4%.

73.4%

asian 70.4% 19 students
African American 40.0% 2 students
white 76.5% 163 students
unknown 70.0% 7 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 70.9% 39 students
International Students 75.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 61.9% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Golden State Athletic Conference
Basketball Golden State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Golden State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Westmont College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Westmont College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

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