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
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $52,320
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $52,320
- Room and Board:
- $16,960
- Acceptance Rate:
- 79.9%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $92,162,206
- 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/.