Westmont College
Liberal arts college · Santa Barbara, CA · 1,302 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
77%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1240–1450
ACT (middle 50%)
25–32
Average net price
$29,343
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$73,544
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Westmont College?
Westmont College accepts about 77 of every 100 applicants (77%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1240 and 1450 on the SAT. A score at or above 1450 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1240, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–32.
The latest federal data says Westmont College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Westmont College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Westmont College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $73,544 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $29,343 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $55,724 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$55,724
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$55,724
- Room & board$17,650
- Total cost of attendance$73,544
- Average net price after grants$29,343
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Social Sciences.
Westmont College FAQ
- What is Westmont College's acceptance rate?
- 77% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Westmont College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1240–1450. Aim for 1450 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Westmont College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–32.
- Is Westmont College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Westmont College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Westmont College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Westmont College cost?
- About $73,544 a year before aid; $29,343 on average after grants.
- What is Westmont College's FAFSA school code?
- 001341. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Westmont College receives your information.
- What is Westmont College's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
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