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Westmont College

Name: Campus Tour
Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Westmont College

Santa Barbara, California 93108-1089

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitSuburban

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1367

Reading & WritingMid: 658

622720

MathMid: 653

590698

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29

3034

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,343

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (29)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

87%

Positive

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

10 Years$64,778

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

Forbes

#236

—

vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#170

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Warriors

Swimming

History & Fun Facts

•By 1944, Westmont College had outgrown its facilities in Los Angeles.
•After a failed attempt to move the campus to Altadena in early 1945, the desperate search for a new campus led Mrs.
•Westmont purchased this property and moved to the Santa Barbara area in the fall of 1945.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M

86 mi(149 min)

San Diegopop. 1.4M

187 mi(324 min)

San Franciscopop. 870K

276 mi(478 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles80 mi

SAN San Diego185 mi

SJC San Jose238 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2651 mi · ~76h 35m drive

New York, NY2509 mi · ~72h 29m drive

Hartford, CT2571 mi · ~74h 16m drive

Providence, RI2636 mi · ~76h 9m drive

Albany, NY2512 mi · ~72h 34m drive

Syracuse, NY2391 mi · ~69h 4m drive

Rochester, NY2317 mi · ~66h 56m drive

Buffalo, NY2252 mi · ~65h 3m drive

Philadelphia, PA2453 mi · ~70h 52m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2196 mi · ~63h 26m drive

Harrisburg, PA2360 mi · ~68h 11m drive

Newark, NJ2500 mi · ~72h 13m drive

Washington, DC2360 mi · ~68h 11m drive

Baltimore, MD2380 mi · ~68h 45m drive

Atlanta, GA2008 mi · ~58h 1m drive

Charlotte, NC2188 mi · ~63h 13m drive

Raleigh, NC2303 mi · ~66h 32m drive

Miami, FL2418 mi · ~69h 51m drive

Orlando, FL2278 mi · ~65h 49m drive

Tampa, FL2231 mi · ~64h 27m drive

Nashville, TN1849 mi · ~53h 25m drive

New Orleans, LA1751 mi · ~50h 35m drive

Richmond, VA2350 mi · ~67h 53m drive

Chicago, IL1802 mi · ~52h 3m drive

Detroit, MI2039 mi · ~58h 54m drive

Minneapolis, MN1570 mi · ~45h 21m drive

St. Louis, MO1654 mi · ~47h 47m drive

Kansas City, MO1420 mi · ~41h 1m drive

Indianapolis, IN1871 mi · ~54h 3m drive

Columbus, OH2038 mi · ~58h 53m drive

Cleveland, OH2107 mi · ~60h 52m drive

Milwaukee, WI1799 mi · ~51h 58m drive

Dallas, TX1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive

Houston, TX1454 mi · ~42h drive

Austin, TX1309 mi · ~37h 49m drive

San Antonio, TX1286 mi · ~37h 9m drive

Los Angeles, CA86 mi · ~2h 29m drive

San Francisco, CA276 mi · ~7h 58m drive

San Diego, CA187 mi · ~5h 24m drive

Seattle, WA919 mi · ~26h 33m drive

Portland, OR781 mi · ~22h 34m drive

Denver, CO886 mi · ~25h 36m drive

Phoenix, AZ440 mi · ~12h 43m drive

Salt Lake City, UT609 mi · ~17h 36m drive

Honolulu, HI2485 mi · ~71h 47m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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