Westmont College California

Private liberal arts college in Santa Barbara with accessible admissions and strong test scores.

College statistics

Address:
955 La Paz Rd
Santa Barbara, CA
93108
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.westmont.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Westmont College is a private not-for-profit liberal arts institution located in Santa Barbara, California, serving approximately 1,310 undergraduates. The college emphasizes arts and sciences education and does not have a research designation, focusing instead on undergraduate teaching and mentorship.

Annual tuition is $52,320, with a total cost of attendance of $69,280 including room and board. Admissions are accessible, with an acceptance rate of 79.9%. Incoming students typically present strong academic credentials—the 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 720, SAT Math is 698, and ACT Composite is 34. Many students receive financial aid and pay less than the published tuition rate.

The college's 6-year graduation rate reflects typical outcomes for residential liberal arts colleges of this size and selectivity. Westmont works best for students seeking a smaller undergraduate community with personalized instruction and strong test score preparation. For more information, visit www.westmont.edu/.