Westmont College

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Santa Barbara, CA
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#13 Best Private Colleges in California

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,310

Location Santa Barbara, California
Website westmont.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#154

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains in Santa Barbara, California, Westmont College is a private, Christian liberal arts institution situated on a 111-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Founded in 1937, the college maintains its evangelical Christian tradition while providing a comprehensive liberal arts education through its primarily residential undergraduate program. Westmont's Spanish Colonial Revival architecture reflects the regional style of Santa Barbara, with the campus featuring mission-style buildings and extensive gardens. The college emphasizes small class sizes and close faculty interaction, offering notable programs in economics and business, natural sciences, and religious studies. As a member of the NAIA Golden State Athletic Conference, Westmont competes in 13 intercollegiate sports, with its women's basketball program having achieved particular recognition through multiple national championships.

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Ratings

Westmont College is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Westmont College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#154
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#121
Best Colleges in California

#20
Best Private Colleges in California

#13
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#138
Best Value Colleges in California

#17

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1240/1450
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/32
GPA 3.59

Acceptance Rate

77%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 15.9%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,584

Costs for Westmont College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$53,584
Books and Supplies		$1,600
Other Fees		$1,264
Room and Board		$16,960
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,400
Total One Year Cost		$74,808

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Westmont College are English and Literature, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and Communication. 12% of students major in English and Literature, 10% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and 10% in Communication.