Westmont College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3252 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #900 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #832 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #71 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In Santa Barbara |
| #1750 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Non-Denominational
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 1,310
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Website
- westmont.edu
Westmont College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Westmont College has an acceptance rate of 80% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 77% | 82% |
| Applicants | 2,244 | 856 | 1,388 |
| Admissions | 1,792 | 656 | 1,136 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 320 | 140 | 180 |
2 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
58 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1212
or below
75% of them
had 1418
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Westmont College are 1212-1418 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
25 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Westmont College are 30-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 676 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 307 (23%) |
| Two or more races | 106 (8%) |
| Asian | 85 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 77 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 32 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 22 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Westmont College is $36,412 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $24,220 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,301 |
| $48-75K | $24,081 |
| $75-110K | $30,116 |
| $110K+ | $39,455 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,550 |
| Fee in-district | $1,240 |
| Fee in-state | $1,240 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,240 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,207 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,360 |
| Room charge | $9,860 |
| Meal charge | $6,500 |
Westmont College majors
Westmont College has granted 328 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Westmont College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Managerial Economics | 52 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 41 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 |
| Psychology, General | 25 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 |
| Sociology, General | 17 |
| Chemistry, General | 12 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 11 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 11 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 8 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 |
| Engineering, General | 7 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Music, General | 6 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 2 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Grand Total | 328 |
Westmont College has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Westmont College has published 1,048 scientific papers with 12,493 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 31 |
| 1993 | 6 | 21 |
| 1994 | 7 | 38 |
| 1995 | 9 | 41 |
| 1996 | 10 | 43 |
| 1997 | 16 | 45 |
| 1998 | 18 | 64 |
| 1999 | 16 | 76 |
| 2000 | 12 | 71 |
| 2001 | 12 | 105 |
| 2002 | 17 | 85 |
| 2003 | 14 | 134 |
| 2004 | 10 | 146 |
| 2005 | 20 | 194 |
| 2006 | 21 | 269 |
| 2007 | 23 | 306 |
| 2008 | 25 | 388 |
| 2009 | 24 | 375 |
| 2010 | 18 | 395 |
| 2011 | 47 | 451 |
| 2012 | 38 | 595 |
| 2013 | 28 | 531 |
| 2014 | 20 | 517 |
| 2015 | 44 | 509 |
| 2016 | 45 | 454 |
| 2017 | 58 | 512 |
| 2018 | 52 | 589 |
| 2019 | 44 | 688 |
| 2020 | 47 | 739 |
| 2021 | 40 | 863 |
| 2022 | 39 | 898 |
| 2023 | 53 | 924 |
| 2024 | 37 | 820 |
Westmont College alumni
-
Robert King
- Years
- 1959-.. (age 66)
- Occupations
- television producerscreenwritertelevision directorfilm directorshowrunner
- Biography
-
Robert King is an American film and television writer and producer. He is married to Michelle King, who is also his writing and producing partner; the two are best known as the creators and showrunners of the legal drama series The Good Wife (2009–16) and its spin-offs The Good Fight (2017–22) and Elsbeth (2024–present), as well as the supernatural drama Evil (2019–24).
-
Diana Butler Bass
- Occupations
- historianindependent scholar
- Biography
-
Diana Butler Bass is an American historian of Christianity and an advocate for progressive Christianity. She is the author of eleven books.
-
Kristin Olsen
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kristin Olsen is an American business owner and politician. She served on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors from 2017 to 2021. From 2010 to 2016 she served in the California State Assembly representing the 12th district and serving as the Assembly Minority Leader. Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, she was a member of the Modesto City Council. Olsen is a Republican and lives in Riverbank.
-
Bob Huff
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Robert S. Huff is an American businessman and politician who was the California State Senate minority leader and Senate Republican leader from January 5, 2012, until August 27, 2015. He represented the Senate's 29th District, which includes portions of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties.
General info
| Alternative names | WC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1937 |
| Motto | Christus Primatum Tenens Christ Holding Preeminence |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 321 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 955 La Paz Rd Santa Barbara, California, 93108-1089 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 89,000 |
| Phone | 8055656000 |