Westmont College
Santa Barbara, California 93108-1089
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Westmont College is a private institution in Santa Barbara with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1367, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,778 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,926.
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Varsity Sports — Warriors
History & Fun Facts
- •By 1944, Westmont College had outgrown its facilities in Los Angeles.
- •After a failed attempt to move the campus to Altadena in early 1945, the desperate search for a new campus led Mrs.
- •Westmont purchased this property and moved to the Santa Barbara area in the fall of 1945.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1367
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,343
Programs (29)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
87%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment