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Westmont College
Santa Barbara,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate82%
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About Westmont College
Westmont College is a private, religious college in the suburb of Santa Barbara, California. Westmont College was founded in 1937. The college enrolls around 1,293 students per year, including 1,293 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Westmont College
It is moderately difficult to get into Westmont College. Westmont College admitted 82% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 1,907 out of 2,326 total applicants were accepted.
| Westmont College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 82% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 91% |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 91% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 21% |
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Westmont College Campus Tours
Westmont College is located in the town of Santa Barbara, California, near Los Angeles.
If you are interested in seeing Westmont College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 101 to Santa Barbara, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Santa Barbara Municipal.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Westmont College and Santa Barbara are like without leaving home.
College Info
Westmont College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Westmont College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Westmont College is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Westmont College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1220 - 1420
Math SAT Range
590 - 720
Reading SAT Range
620 - 700
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1420 and Above
Good
1220 to 1420
Avg
1220 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Westmont College students is 1318. Applicants with SAT scores of 1420 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Westmont College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1220 to 1420 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1220 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Westmont College.
Westmont College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$68,150
In State$68,150
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$50,550
$50,550
Fees
$1,240
$1,240
Housing
$16,360
$16,360
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Westmont College is like? There are approximately 1,293 students enrolled at Westmont College. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 69% percent are from CA and 31% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time69%
In State31%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,293
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
82%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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