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Westmont College

Santa Barbara, California 93108-1089

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Westmont College is a private institution in Santa Barbara with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1367, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,778 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,926.

Established
1937
Motto
Christus Primatum Tenens
Mascot
Warrior
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II

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80%Acceptance
1367SAT Avg
1,310Students
10:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$64,778Earnings 10yr
$32,926Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Westmont College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1367

Reading & WritingMid: 658
622720
MathMid: 653
590698

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
3034

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1367

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,790
Room & Board$16,360
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$68,826
Average Net Price$32,926
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,220
$30–48K$22,301
$48–75K$24,081
$75–110K$30,116
$110K+$39,455

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,926

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,343

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (29)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,310
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 2%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 6%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.1%
Freshman Retention86.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,737
8 Years$58,802
10 Years$64,778

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,400
Men
$67,100

Rankings

Forbes
#236
Washington Monthly
#170

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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