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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
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

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

Programs (29)

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

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Varsity Sports — Warriors

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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