Westmont College

Private nonprofit four-year college in Santa Barbara, CA that costs an average of $29,343 a year after financial aid, admits 77% of applicants and graduates 68% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$29,343
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
68%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$70,327

Private nonprofitMidsize suburb1,302 undergraduates

Cost of Westmont College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$73,544
Tuition and fees, in-state$55,724
Housing and food (on campus)$17,650
Books and supplies$1,600
Average net price after aid$29,343

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$25,406
$30,001–48,000$23,934
$48,001–75,000$22,519
$75,001–110,000$26,273
$110,001+$35,729

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Westmont College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate77%
Average SAT1,328
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)630–750
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)610–700
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)25–32
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate68%
First-year retention85%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$53,690
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$70,327
Rank in California (earnings)63rd of 129 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,609
Typical monthly loan payment$246 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants24%
Students with federal loans51%

Majors and programs at Westmont College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (30)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Managerial Economics115$55,091$21,500
Communication and Media Studies47$51,829$20,000
Biology66$41,976$26,949
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness85$38,326$23,000
Fine and Studio Arts13$33,387—
Anthropology———
Chemistry34——
Computer and Information Sciences31——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7——
Engineering16——
Engineering Physics4——
English Language and Literature21——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts———
History17——
International/Globalization Studies2——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24——
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services———
Mathematics10——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies5——
Music11——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Philosophy14——
Physics7——
Political Science and Government30——
Psychology56—$21,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing45—$24,250
Religion/Religious Studies17——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics16——
Social Sciences6——
Sociology30——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17——

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———
Religion/Religious Studies———

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Otis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles$50,94382%$70,469
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont$26,0399.6%$127,532
Los Angeles Pacific UniversitySan Dimas$28,427——
La Sierra UniversityRiverside$22,76792%$65,403
Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael$35,56784%$90,053
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About Westmont College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year college
LocationSanta Barbara, CA
SettingMidsize suburb
Undergraduates1,302
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Websitewestmont.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Westmont College's acceptance rate?

Westmont College admits 77% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,328 on the SAT.

How much does Westmont College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $73,544 a year (tuition and fees: $55,724). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $29,343 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $25,406.

How much do Westmont College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $70,327 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 63rd of 129 similar colleges in California. The best-paid bachelor's program is business/managerial economics ($55,091 a year after graduation).

What is Westmont College's graduation rate?

68% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 85% of first-year students return for a second year.