Westmont College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Westmont College is a private university in Santa Barbara, California, enrolling about 1,302 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 77.05% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $64,778 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $53,584
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,053 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.05% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,302 99.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.35%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 16.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 63.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1328
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,384
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,244
- Room & Board: $16,960 annual estimate
Westmont College: what the data shows
Common questions about Westmont College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Westmont College?
Westmont College is located in Santa Barbara, CA (ZIP 93108-1089).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Westmont College public or private?
Westmont College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Westmont College cost?
Published tuition: $53,584.
Average net price after aid: $29,053.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,899 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,492 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,867 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,524 |
| $110,001+ | $38,124 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $214,336.
How hard is it to get into Westmont College?
Admission rate: 77.05%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1328 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Westmont College?
Total enrollment: 1,302 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,384 students.
Graduate enrollment: 8 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Westmont College?
150%-time completion rate: 70.35%.
First-year retention: 85.0%.
What do graduates of Westmont College earn?
Median earnings: $53,737 six years after entry; $64,778 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
20.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Westmont College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Managerial Economics (55 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (43 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (37 completions)
- Psychology, General (29 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (28 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (23 completions)
- Chemistry, General (17 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (13 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (12 completions)
- Sociology, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Westmont College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.05%; completion rate 70.35%; median earnings $64,778 at 10 years; net price $29,053. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$53,584
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Westmont College was $53,584.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,053
2024 Value
In 2024 Westmont College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,053.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$116,212 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,053 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$214,336 4-Year Tuition
$16,960 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$72,144 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$288,576 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Westmont College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Westmont College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Westmont College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $38,510 | $38,510 | $30,074 |
| 2014 | $39,990 | $39,990 | $30,370 |
| 2015 | $41,360 | $41,360 | $30,787 |
| 2016 | $42,900 | $42,900 | $34,812 |
| 2017 | $44,044 | $44,044 | $31,039 |
| 2018 | $45,304 | $45,304 | $30,719 |
| 2019 | $46,594 | $46,594 | $31,145 |
| 2020 | $48,180 | $48,180 | $30,975 |
| 2021 | $48,660 | $48,660 | $31,438 |
| 2022 | $50,066 | $50,066 | $31,227 |
| 2023 | $51,790 | $51,790 | $32,926 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.05% Acceptance Rate
2,244 Total Applicants
1,792 Students Admitted
320 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.86% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1328
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Westmont College reported total enrollment of about 1,302 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.5%), Hispanic or Latino (23.4%), and Two or More Races (9.0%). About 20.03% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 16.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Westmont College in 2024 is 1,302 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,384 students. Graduate enrollment is about 8 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 51.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
63.95% 100% Completion Time
70.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 63.95% of students graduating from Westmont College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Managerial Economics: 62% male / 38% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 35% male / 65% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Westmont College.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$64,778 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
457.41% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Westmont College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Managerial Economics: 55 completions
2. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 43 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 37 completions
4. Psychology, General: 29 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 28 completions
6. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 23 completions
7. Chemistry, General: 17 completions
8. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 13 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Westmont College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Westmont College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Westmont College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 63.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,166
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $22,852
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Westmont College is a private non-profit institution located in Santa Barbara, CA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Managerial Economics, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,302 students. Student body composition includes White (51.5%), Hispanic or Latino (23.4%), Two or More Races (9.0%). The admission rate is 77.05%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1328. The 150%-time completion rate is 70.35%. Approximately 20.03% of students receive Pell Grants. About 16.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1089
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Westmont College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westmont College located?
Westmont College is located in Santa Barbara, CA.
What is Westmont College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Westmont College is 77.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,244 applicants and 1,792 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Westmont College cost?
Reported tuition is $53,584 and average net price is $29,053 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,960 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Westmont College?
Westmont College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,384 students, White (51.5%), Hispanic or Latino (23.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Westmont College?
About 16.9% of students at Westmont College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Westmont College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Westmont College reports midpoint SAT about 1328 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of Westmont College earn?
Median earnings are $53,737 six years after entry and $64,778 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Westmont College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Westmont College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is Westmont College public or private?
Westmont College is a private nonprofit institution located in Santa Barbara, CA.
Is Westmont College an HBCU?
No. Westmont College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Westmont College a tribal college?
No. Westmont College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Santa Barbara, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.