Santa Barbara,
CA
About Westmont College
Westmont College is a private, religious institution in the suburb of Santa Barbara, California. Westmont College was founded in 1937 and enrolls 1,243 undergrads and no graduate students.
Westmont College Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Westmont College. The acceptance rate at Westmont College is 79%. In 2022, 1,856 out of 2,351 total applicants were accepted.
| Westmont College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 79% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 89% |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 89% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 16% |
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Westmont College is locatedin the town of Santa Barbara, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
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College Info
Westmont College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Westmont College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Westmont College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Westmont College ACT Scores
ACT Range
26 - 31
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
31 and Above
26 to 31
26 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Westmont College is 30. Students with an ACT score of 31 and above have a good chance of getting into Westmont College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 26 and 31 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 26 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Westmont College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1160 - 1460
Math SAT Range
565 - 740
Reading SAT Range
595 - 720
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1460 and Above
1160 to 1460
1160 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Westmont College students is 1296. Applicants with SAT scores of 1460 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Westmont College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1160 to 1460 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1160 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Westmont College.
Westmont College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$67,426
In State$67,426
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Westmont College is like? There are approximately 1,243 students enrolled at Westmont College. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 69% percent are from CA and 31% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time69%
In State31%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,243
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
79%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$50,066
Out-of-State
$50,066
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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