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Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Westmont College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Santa Barbara, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.3K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading630 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 32
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,815
Earnings 5yr: $88,820
Debt: $25,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,889
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,250
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,535
Earnings 5yr: $47,236
Debt: $23,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,939
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,459
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,388
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,878
Earnings 5yr: $55,700
Debt: $24,250
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,455
Earnings 5yr: $55,705
Debt: $25,500
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$29,053
In-State Tuition$53,584
Out-of-State Tuition$53,584
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
51%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$53,737
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,778
Completion Signals
70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,343
Est. Monthly Payment
$209/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$111,169
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